What are the steps involved in participation?

1. Participants must have DNA markers obtained through DNA testing. Begin by obtaining a participation kit. Existing Genebase users should log into their control panel, click “DNA Ancestry Project”, then follow the instructions in the control panel to obtain a kit. Kits can also be ordered for friends and family members by clicking on “my markers” and then clicking “order test”.
2. The participation kit contains supplies for collecting a DNA sample from inside the mouth. The DNA sample is collected by rubbing two brushes inside the mouth against the cheek for 15 seconds. The proceedure is painless. After the sample is collected, the brushes are placed into specimen envelopes and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
3. Depending on the type of analysis, the turnaround time can range from 3 to 12 weeks. Once results are available, they are uploaded directly to the database and can be accessed through the user’s control panel. The user has control over the privacy settings of the markers. When the markers are set to “public”, the user can use them to search the database to look for matches and take part in DNA projects.