Two great organizations are joining to try to trace the history of genealogy through the ages. This should be very interesting, but a little pricey. Best Wishes, Dave Witthans It will not necessarily identify your grandparents, but you might: "...learn, however, of your deep ancestry, the ancient genetic journeys and physical travels of your distant relatives..." How to participate in the IBM & National Geographic Genealogy endeavor: http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/participate.html The Participation Kit costs U.S. $99.95 (plus shipping and handling and tax if applicable). The kit includes: 1. DVD with a Genographic Project overview hosted by Dr. Spencer Wells, visual instructions on how to collect a DNA sample using a cheek scraper, and a bonus feature program: the National Geographic Channel/PBS production The Journey of Man. 2. Exclusive National Geographic map illustrating human migratory history and created especially for the launch of the Genographic Project. 3. Buccal swab kit, instructions, and a self-addressed envelope in which to return your cheek swab sample. 4. Detailed brochure about the Genographic Project, featuring stunning National Geographic photography 5. (omitted) 6. (omitted) 7. Confidential Genographic Project ID # (GPID) to anonymously access your results at this Web site Another list of what you receive: The kit includes the following elements: . Buccal swab kit . Multimedia DVD . Exclusive National Geographic Genographic Map . "Quick Start" card . Genographic Project Brochure . Self-addressed envelope . Confidential Genographic Project ID Number (GPID) The purchase price also includes the cost of the testing and analysis.