"We have improved the Y-chromosome database search function to give
users greater versatility in customizing searches and interpreting
results," said Ugo A.

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"Also,
we have enhanced the database's genetic matching capabilities to
increase the number of results from each query. For more information, visit www.

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MassMutual is on the Internet at http://www.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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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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com. 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 .

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Sites in which the primary focus is the etymology of the surname and its variants, a one-name study or organization, relevant genealogy, or an associated family history.

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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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To build the database, the foundation collects samples of DNA from
people all over the world who already have written ancestry records .

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The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB; MML Bay State Life Insurance Company; C.
Tools on the foundation 's Web site are further refined as well.

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People researching their family tree on the foundation's
interactive Web site, www. SMGF encourages people to use its Internet database
and contribute their own family history records and DNA profiles to
the project. 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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SAN ANTONIO, provide life insurance,
annuities, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement
planning products, structured settlement annuities, trust services, money
management , and other financial products and services.
The MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliates, which include:
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Life Insurance Company; and MassMutual International, Inc.smgf.
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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Business Editors/Lifestyle Editors/Medical Editors

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."
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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; Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management
Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc. Perego, director of operations for SMGF.

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

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massmutual. This personal DNA profile is obtained by an
inexpensive cheek-swab genetic test offered by many laboratories.

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Contact: Mark Cybulski
413-744-5427