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MyFamily's tools, content and community empower individuals
to find the people most important to them -- and discover and share their
unique family stories. For more information on MyFamily."
The new science of molecular genealogy is transforming the popular
hobby of ancestry research because it links individuals to genealogies
using genetic profiles, which eliminates guesswork caused by surname
changes and incomplete historical records.

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com.org, can now query a database of more
than 12,000 individual genetic profiles linked to genealogies of more
than 480,000 ancestors representing more than 7,900 surnames around
the world.

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About MyFamily. And,
to maintain the integrity of the database content and to ensure it is
used for purposes that will promote peace, compassion and fellowship
among humankind.

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Americans' Fascination with Family History is Rapidly Growing

com. is the leading online network connecting families,
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and beyond in delivering unparalleled insight, innovative tools and unique,
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According to the poll, 73 percent
of Americans are interested in discovering their family history .

Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation Announces Database Expansion Upgrade of Free Ancestry Web Site

People researching their family tree on the foundation's
interactive Web site, www.

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This figure
represents a 13 percent increase over a similar Maritz Poll that was conducted
in 2000 , in which 60 percent of Americans said they were interested in
discovering their family history.

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Questions and Ancestors
Is there royalty in my roots? When and where did these family traditions
begin? Who gave me my red hair and freckles? People have all sorts of
questions about their family history -- and many unique motivations to explore
it. (MSI) is one of the largest national, full-service
custom and syndicated research and strategic consulting firms with extensive
experience across multiple industries.com,
Ancestry.com, Genealogy . MyFamily also publishes Family
Tree Maker(R), the #1 selling family tree software, Ancestry Magazine ,
Genealogical Computing Magazine, over 50 book titles and numerous databases on
CD-ROM. Perego , director of operations for SMGF. For more information, visit www. To provide the funding
necessary to construct genetic tools from the information contained
within the database for the purpose of family history research.

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And 25 percent of respondents became interested
in family history after just searching for their surname online. And still others are
enticed by the excitement of all they could discover (14 percent). The study was conducted between
February 15 and February 23, 2005.

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Assembling and publishing a free, genetic-genealogy database was
conceived and funded by billionaire biotechnology pioneer James LeVoy
Sorenson, whose visionary goal is to map the entire human family tree
through genetics.

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That's the outcome of a recent poll by Market
Strategies, Inc.

The Internet Makes It Easy
The Internet is fueling the growth of this popular hobby because it
simplifies the process of finding information and connecting with individuals
who share a common branch in their family tree.S.

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(PHOTO: http://www. Some have taken their
interest even further -- 15 percent of respondents have traveled to an
ancestral hometown or country and 11 percent have written a personal or family
history. For
more information on MSI, visit http://www. "Also,
we have enhanced the database 's genetic matching capabilities to
increase the number of results from each query.

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Digging Up Roots
Of those interested in discovering their family roots , 66 percent said
they've discussed their family history with other family members. On the Web site , anyone may enter the numerical values from
their own DNA profile into the database's drop-down menus to search
for likely ancestors.
"We have improved the Y-chromosome database search function to give
users greater versatility in customizing searches and interpreting
results," said Ugo A.

Then, both the DNA profiles and genealogical information are linked
into the database.

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newscom. Some want to create
a legacy to pass on to future generations (15 percent).

About Market Strategies Inc.
MyFamily.com and RootsWeb.

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Talking to a friend,
colleague or family member who was researching their family history got the
ball rolling for 29 percent. "With more than 4 billion records
online today and more becoming available everyday, MyFamily is making it
easier for people to not only find their ancestors, but also discover the
stories and details of their lives.
Many Americans simply want to learn about themselves and their family
heritage .
Corporate headquarters for Market Strategies are located in Livonia, MI.
The research for this study was conducted via a web-based methodology.

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Of the people surveyed, 65 percent said their interest is due to simply
hearing stories from relatives. Thirty-five percent have had their interest
piqued after attending a family reunion or family event.com, Inc. This personal DNA profile is obtained by an
inexpensive cheek-swab genetic test offered by many laboratories.org

About Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation

Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a non-profit research
organization with the mission: To collect DNA samples within a
genealogical context for creating the world's most comprehensive
correlated genetic and genealogical database.

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SALT LAKE CITY----Sorenson
Molecular Genealogy Foundation (SMGF), a non-profit research
organization building the world's most comprehensive database of
correlated genetic and genealogical information, today announced that
it has significantly expanded the data available on its free Web site
and enhanced the research tools for visitors.
To build the database, the foundation collects samples of DNA from
people all over the world who already have written ancestry records. SMGF encourages people to use its Internet database
and contribute their own family history records and DNA profiles to
the project.

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(MSI), a national, research and strategic consulting firm and
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Tools on the foundation's Web site are further refined as well.

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newscom. That's what 30 percent of respondents claimed. Accuracy of survey results is within +/-
1. The MyFamily network includes MyFamily.

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"People are going to the Internet in record numbers in order to find,
share and preserve their family history," said David Moon, chairman and chief
executive officer of MyFamily.
Market Strategies, Inc.

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A Full 73 Percent of Americans are Intrigued by Their Family Roots

PROVO, Utah, The popularity of family history is
officially on the rise.com, Inc.marketstrategies. Results of the poll may be used in
print or broadcast media, provided credit is given to Market Strategies and/or
MyFamily.

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, the Internet 's most popular and comprehensive family
history research and connection resource. and included a census
proportionate representation of the U.7% for overall measures for the poll.

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More than
35 percent have used the Internet to learn about their family history and
almost a third (29 percent ) have created a family tree.