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

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Write down the medical information for several generations of your
family including grandparents, parents, siblings, children and yourself.com product.

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If you don't
know a relative's exact age, estimate if they are in their early 40s,
late 60s. Often genetic
problems occur in specific ethnic groups .smgf.com website remains one of the most popular family networking
destinations online.

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Although you may not remember Aunt Betty's health conditions, her ailments may
help you learn more about your own health risks. 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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As people age and see their parents or loved ones suffering from the effects
of Alzheimer's or other adult onset disorders, many wonder if they too are at
risk for these diseases. While it may
be difficult to recall family health problems or conditions, establishing a
family tree helps to keep information organized and can prove valuable to
medical professionals.

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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. SMGF encourages people to use its Internet database
and contribute their own family history records and DNA profiles to
the project. MyFamily. He also held a number of senior
product management related positions in the Microsoft Office organization in
the 1990s., visit
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To provide the funding
necessary to construct genetic tools from the information contained
within the database for the purpose of family history research. BELLEVUE, Wash.com business unit, has been commissioned to open its new Bellevue,
Washington office to house this business unit. is headquartered in Provo, Utah, and is the leading
online network connecting families.

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Launched in 1999, the
MyFamily.
Michael Graff brings a significant amount of experience in business and
product leadership to his role with MyFamily. It's
about strengthening families by providing them an easy place to share and
communicate with each other -- especially when family members and friends are
located in different parts of the country, or the world.

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By discovering your family history, you can learn
more about the disorders that may be present in your family and may be able to
help delay or minimize the effects.
-- Remember to include nationalities for each person.
"We have improved the Y-chromosome database search function to give
users greater versatility in customizing searches and interpreting
results," said Ugo A. For more information, visit www. Michael Graff, a Senior Vice
President at MyFamily.com, Inc.

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Family Health History Can Provide Key Information About Future Health Risks

"Creating a medical family tree begins with communication," explained
Kelly Ormond, president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors . Medical family trees can help a doctor or genetic
counselor identify health factors early on that may otherwise be overlooked.

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

"
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. More than 3 million people use MyFamily. While at
Microsoft, Michael led the MapPoint business through a period of rapid growth
and multiple product and service introductions, including the launch of
Microsoft 's first commercial web service.

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"This
summer, spend time talking with your family members about their health
history. Perego, director of operations for SMGF.smgf.com, Inc.com's services, content and
community empower individuals to discover, preserve and share their unique
family stories .

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MyFamily.

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MyFamily.com Opens Seattle-area Office as Company Looks to Expand Products and Services

, the leading
network for connecting families on the Web, is pleased to announce the opening
of a new office in the greater Seattle area.
The Bellevue-based team of software engineers, designers and marketers is
dedicated to strengthening families everywhere by helping them connect and
share photos, stories and memories with one other."
As part of his responsibilities, Graff will lead the local hiring effort
and the strategic planning for and continued development of MyFamily.

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Adult
onset disorders generally do not show symptoms until a person is 30 or older. It's
a great way to stay in touch with extended family. If
possible, include information about the age of onset.
MyFamily also publishes Family Tree Maker(R), the #1 selling family tree
software, Ancestry Magazine, over 50 book titles and numerous databases on
CD-ROM.com.

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This tree, also known as a pedigree, shows links between family members and
focuses on the medical and health information for each relative.
-- Write down as much information as possible about aunts, uncles,
cousins and grandparents.nsgc.

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-- List any health conditions that affect each family member . For relatives
with known medical problems, indicate if they smoked, their diet and
exercise habits, and if they were overweight.org) website.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., MyFamily.

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Once
you create a family tree, keep it in a safe place, and keep it updated.
To learn more about creating a medical family tree or to download a free
family history tool, visit the National Society of Genetic Counselors
(http: //www.

com, Inc."

About MyFamily.com, Inc.uk, Genealogy.com and Heritage Makers .

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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. For more information on MyFamily.

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Family health history can
provide key information, including risks for certain inherited conditions and
health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers."
Begin tracking your family's history in a few easy steps:

-- Speak with your relatives. Begin with your parents, siblings, and
your own children.

Although they are a great way to learn about your family's history ,
medical family trees are also becoming a standard medical tool. He, and the team we are
building in Bellevue, will be a significant part of our strategic growth
plans. The MyFamily network includes MyFamily.

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This personal DNA profile is obtained by an
inexpensive cheek-swab genetic test offered by many laboratories.com to keep in touch with
family and friends.com.
MyFamily.com,
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Tools on the foundation's Web site are further refined as well. "Also,
we have enhanced the database 's genetic matching capabilities to
increase the number of results from each query. "The focus isn 't just to build another internet site.co.myfamilyinc.

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Holidays and Vacations are Ideal Times to Talk with Family Members about their
Health History

PHILADELPHIA , Whether barbequing with family
members at a summer reunion or vacation, taking advantage of time spent with
loved ones can help to uncover valuable information about your health history. I'm very excited
about the opportunity to build this team in Bellevue and provide a great
service for families and groups. MyFamily.com, Inc.

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Next, go back one generation at a time.
Then, both the DNA profiles and genealogical information are linked
into the database. Graff will be building a team
focused on the increasingly popular family networking space and enhancing the
existing MyFamily.ca, Ancestry .

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-- Make a list of family members.com offers a unique venue for families and
groups to connect and communicate, by providing a safe, friendly, family space
on the web.com, Inc.

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Knowing health risks empowers patients by helping them identify options for
health management, such as early detection or preventive measures. He was most recently the
General Manager of Microsoft's Windows Mobile Applications + Services division
and General Manager of the Microsoft MapPoint Business Unit .com as a
place to share, communicate and preserve family wisdom, stories and memories.com was the vision for the service" said
Michael Graff.com, RootsWeb.

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Family health history can also provide clues about the adult onset
disorders, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases .
Creating a family tree is an easy way to start documenting family history. Family reunions , vacations and holiday
gatherings are wonderful opportunities for relatives to contribute
information. Include age and birthday.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.
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. 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.
"We are thrilled to have Michael Graff as part of our senior leadership
team," said Tim Sullivan, president and CEO of MyFamily. "He is
extremely well respected in the industry, fits well in our culture, and has a
highly regarded and sustained track record of success .
"What attracted me to MyFamily.