Hi everyone, I don't see how a DNA study would benefit us. Through genealogical research, we have been able to find many of our ancestors. Perhaps a benefit in the study of a specific gene caused condition like Diabetes or Cystic Fibrosis or a chromosomal abnormality like Downs Syndrome would make it worthwhile. Do we have a high rate of these? As Jeanne mentioned , it will be interesting to see what our doctor and scientist members have to say about this. I don't know if this means anything, but I have found through private correspondence with WRG members, that many of them are tall, and their children are tall. Boys/men reaching 6'2-3" are common and many even taller at 6'4" Also I think it interesting that many of the girls in the generation below me and Jeanne, (girls now in their late teens and twenties) are pursuing careers in science. My college age daughter is a Chemistry major, Jeanne's is a microbiologist, etc......maybe just a result of the wider opportunities open to young women now. Well anyway, to do a DNA study wouldn't we have to have a lot of Whitneys gathered together in one place .......like..... say...... at a Reunion? Have a good day, from Carolyn Whitney Branagan