Have received several questions regarding the dna email. I can't answer those questions, since I only passed on a message I found on another line. I will try and follow thru with the BYU group that does it and add more later. I know from just what I have heard and read about the DNA research they do that they have already been able to trace all persons back to 7 original tribes. There is a place that will trace your DNA for 200.00. Doesn't mean they can tell you who all of your ancesters are, but will be able to give you info on you origins in general. I believe that the purpose in the BYU group is to get dna from as many people and possible and match them up. I do not believe it is a hoax. If you know anything about the DNA research going on, you will understand basically how it works. BYU is Brigham Young University and is associated with the Morman Church who has been doing genealogy research for many years. They are also the ones who sponsor Ancestry.com and LDS records. I have just located this website regarding the subject- http://dnasc.byu.edu/ Haven't time to read it now baut maybe it can help answer your questions. Winnie Minson