All the activities and functions of the BYU Center for Molecular Genealogy has moved from the BYU campus in Provo, Utah, to the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Although the intent and goals of the Molecular Genealogy Research Project remain unchanged, the operations associated with the collection and analysis of DNA samples and genealogical records will be conducted by the Foundation who will be the primary sponsor of the project. We anticipate the project to progress with greater efficiency as a result of consolidating all personnel and resources into a single location. They would like to have a complete biological pedigree chart with names, places and dates of birth. Ideally, we would like to receive a GEDCOM file with up to 8 generations of ancestry (beginning with the donor as generation number one). However, anyone that can submit a minimum of four complete generations on paper or disk can participate. Can I submit more than four generations to the MGRP database? Yes. Four complete biological generations is the minimum required to be eligible to participate in the research stage of the project. However, we encourage participants to submit as many generations as they have, on paper or on a diskette as a GEDCOM file. Individuals that have already participated in the MGRP database and would like to add more genealogical information to the one they submitted at the time of the DNA collection can do so by sending it to: The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation 2511 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (USA) Please indicate the name of the participant and the place where the sample was submitted. Organize a MGRP event in your area: Representatives of the MGRP will travel anywhere in the US where a group of 200+ is willing to participate in the construction of the worldwide genetic/genealogy database. Those who are interested in organizing such groups will receive written instructions, a video, and additional material that will explain how to proceed. You may request this material by writing to the Sorenson Molecular <mailto:info@smgf.org> Genealogy Foundation, or by calling (801) 461-9783. Please, contact us to discuss the possibility of collecting samples internationally. I hope you are having a fine day ! Seeking Jesus' will in my life ! I am Jim Rader jim@rader.org Visit my web at www.rader.org I hope to hear from you again soon!