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From: Karen Lawrence	4/13/2005 12:46:04 PM
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This is interesting: DNA study of human migration National Geographic and IBM investigate spread of prehistoric peoples around world Benjamin Pimentel, Chronicle Staff Writer Wednesday, April 13, 2005 * Printable Version * Email This Article With a swab of cheek tissue and $100, you may be able to help scientists figure out how humans spread out across the earth. IBM Corp. and the National Geographic Society will announce a project today to collect at least 100,000 DNA samples from people all over the globe to trace the routes of human migration. The five-year project intends to create "the largest and most comprehensive public database of anthropological genetic information," the two groups said. It also is expected to boost Big Blue's profile in the multibillion-dollar life sciences technology market. But some scientists say the project could reignite questions on the use of technology in studying human history, race and genetics. Scientists have long tried to use genetic analysis and computer technology to probe the history of humankind and to determine how specific populations and communities emerged. But some critics have raised questions about ethical and cultural issues surrounding the collection of data from specific indigenous groups. Others point to privacy concerns surrounding the collection of DNA. sfgate.com

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