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From: Thomas Krahn <>
Subject: Re: [off-list] FTDNA buys DNA-F!!
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:25:35 +0200
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Bonnie,

Thanks for your help.
I have written two replays to the list, but it seems that they didn't
get through.

Here is what I wrote:
Thanks for accepting my decission on cooperating with FamilyTree DNA. In
deed, we are working on a technical solution to upload our results to
the FamilyTree DNA databases. This upload will be only possible if a
customer explicitely pushes the upload button. All other data will be
kept strictly confidential and will not leave our local computers in
Germany. However, we will need some time to work on the techical issues
and we will have to wait at least until Ysearch will be upgraded to the
new markers.

It is right in the intention of FTDNA to continue single marker orders.
Bennett calls this a "butique test". The new lab in Houston is actually
focused on the work that previously was covered by DNA-Fingerprint.
There we will mainly do extended testing and sequencing whereas the
Geneographic samples and the routine tests will still be outsourced in
the UOA laboratory.

Anne has batch 9 open for orders, so this is still a good opportunity to
get in. When I will be in Houston, FTDNA will take over the business
part and I will be able to focus on the scientific part. There will
certainly be a solution. If you have a larger group that should be
tested for the same markers, you can certainly talk to Bennett or Max to
get a good price.

The sense of organizing batches was originally to save money on
international money transfers, because small amounts cost the same fees
as larger summs.
This is actually no longer necessary and Anne will probably not be able
to handle batches with 10-20 fold volume. Remember, that she basically
did this for free, just to get the discount for her own projects! (Thank
you Anne, very much for your extraordinary good work!). The good side of
this story is that we will have acces to the DNA from FTDNA customers
and there will not be a need for paying a new extraction.

Thomas


Bonnie Schrack wrote:

> I thought Walter Freeman's observations were extremely interesting --
> thanks for that, Walter.
>
> Al, I don't know whether there will be any more batch orders, but we
> will still always be able to order individual markers, from what I
> have been told.
>
> Michael wrote:
>
>> I kind of whinced at this news too. I've had three tests of male
>> relatives
>> done through DNA-F and have been quite pleased with their service. I
>> really
>> like being able to communicate directly with the person performing
>> the tests
>> and having them promptly respond with answers to any questions I have.
>
>
> Yes, I think a lot of us like that about DNA-F. I can't say what will
> happen, since I don't know, but if we can write directly to Bennett
> Greenspan, the president of the company, and get a fairly quick answer
> from him, why wouldn't we be able to continue corresponding directly
> with Thomas? I doubt that he plans to go into hiding. ;-)
>
>>
>> Of course, I wonder about such things as the fate of the DNA samples
>> that
>> DNA-F is supposed to be keeping in storage. Will those be transferred to
>> the FTDNA facility or will they stay in Germany?
>
>
> One thing you can be sure of is that they aren't being forgotten or
> abandoned. I believe there may be a part of each sample left in
> Berlin and a part brought to Houston, where there will be a
> state-of-the-art freezer for storing samples, but we'll have to wait
> to hear exactly how things will work. Please don't consider me an
> official spokesperson who can give an authoritative answer. I hope
> Thomas will soon respond to these questions.
>
>> Will further testing on
>> those samples require consent forms from the testees since DNA-F didn't
>> require a consent form when the test kit was sent in?
>
>
> I doubt it, but we'll have to see. . .
>
>> Oh well, I'm sure all
>> will be answered in due time.
>>
>> Hopefully this will be a win-win-win situation for FTDNA, Thomas
>> Krahn, and
>> the DNA testing consumers. Time will tell I guess.
>
>
> Let's hope so! I'm sure most people will give them a chance to work
> this out. . .
>
> Bonnie
>
>
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