Планы FTDNA на ближайшее время. Информация с 8 Ежегодной Конференции:
Some things that Family Tree DNA plans to do include:
Allow uploads of Ancestry data once it is released, just as they have done with 23andMe.
Allow display of micro alleles on gap charts this year in footer soon
Add palindromic matching soon
For mtDNA, they will be upgrading all HVR1 to new roots
Upgrading to build 15 for all FMS.
New dashboard will be released after December.
Family Tree Viewer will be an upgrade to view your gedcom and will help in future things for phasing and will allow more data.
Population finder will have more populations and faster upgrades
Chromosomal painting
New Family Finder feature x matching and browsing with filters
Remove restriction on “in common with”
Ability to select 5 matches and push to Chromosome browser
Ability to filter by block – i.e. find all people with that specific block at least 4cm as long as they start or end in that block.
Phasing 2 versions – with one parent or two or go much further! Use aunts, uncles, cousins and match them against the Family Finder database to triangulate (So exciting!!!!)
FTDNA developers work group for customers with technical skills
I’m happy! There was really so much great news from Elliott!
Question & Answer Session
Q: Are there any plans for Android?
A: FTDNA is a .net shop so it doesn’t work well. If anyone has any idea for an apps, Elliott will definitely listen, whether it’s Android, Apple, etc.
Q: Will Gedcoms that have been uploaded to project participant kids be gone?
A: It will still use a combined Gedcom. There will not be a data wipe so it will still be there but just not displayed.
Q: Can you remove the 5 limit on the chromosome browser?
A: It would be very hard to see colors. As far as segment downloads, we can do it if you want. (Loud applause!!! The people want it!)
Q: Can you make it so that people can do “in common with” without a confirmed relation condition?
A: Yes, it’s coming. (I asked Elliott that last year. Thank you, Elliott! It’s worth waiting for.)
Q: If 4-5cM is the minimum to be taken seriously, then why is there a 7.7cM cutoff?
A: There are currently 1,300 matches that don’t have that large of a block. It has to do with confidence that is based on supporting blocks.
Q: Is a set of APIs going to be available for data mining?
A: NO!!! Bennett is offended. (Audience was pleased with Bennett for his answer.)
Q: Will there be advanced tools for monthly fees?
A: As long as they can, they not have any extra fees. It is one fee for life. However, if the person who asked would like, Max can certainly make special arrangements for that person.
Q: Will you upgrade Y-Search for all DYS markers?
A: Sorry, FTDNA does not have enough resources.
Q: What is FTDNAs source of ethnic data in Family Finder?
A: FTDNA purchased the application from Doug McDonald. The next version will replace current information with lists of countries of known origin of individuals. This information is in the FAQs. Everyone should read them!
Они купили разработки Дуга МакДональда!
Q: What is the best web browser for FTDNA?
A: FTDNA is tested for all browsers. Internally, they use Chrome.
Q: Can you do Y-DNA testing and a Walk the Y on an orangutan and bonobo?
A: Sure, if someone wants to provide the sample and sponsor it.
Q:What is the future of testing for FTDNA at the University of Arizona now that Geno 1.0 has ended?
A: FTDNA has a state of the art lab in Houston. (Do they ever!!!) The University of Arizona is still very connected via Mike Hammer. 97% of the testing now takes place in Houston. Geno 2.0 will be run completely in Houston.
Q: Can you fix the email blacklist?
A: If emails bounced, there is a presumption of spamming. If a company spams enough, they will get blocked by the service provider. This is the reason for the blacklist. If you have inadvertently ended up on it, call or email and it can easily be fixed.
Q: Will 23andMe data be functional in the new features of chromosome browser?
A: Yes.
Q: Will lower resolution tests like mt HVR1 and Y-12 be dropped?
A: FTDNA would like to offer just FMS, Y-37, 67, and 111 from the perspective of having the data but there are other considerations, a primary one being purchasing power. Everyone wants the highest number of people in projects but cost would be a deterrent and drive some people out of the market.
To Dr. Behar
Q: Can a project admin see if a member’s FMS is in NCBI?
A: Dr. Behar hopes that an admin can see the number only if it is approved in a transparent manner such as on the website, not via private communication. This is important for privacy.
Bennett
Q: What is the value of 67 and 111 marker tests?
A: Use the least amount of data you can to get the most. “We try to make sure you don’t spend money that you have.” He did not want to allow the 111 marker test to be purchased without first purchasing the lower marker tests but after much arm twisting, he is finally submitting.
Rory
Q: How did you derive the ancestral haplotypes?
A: Do a Google search and an FTDNA page will come up with the haplotypes. List members then filter excel data, sort by subclade, separate by hand with 37 or 67 vertical columns. He determined modal haplotype locus by locus.
Mike Hammer
Q: Do all chimps or gorillas have identical Y-DNA? Is there diversity like there is in humans?
A: Yes, they all have different sequences. They have looked at lots of chimps and they’re more polymorphic than humans are. Occasionally, the same site might be polymorphic between chimps and humans. It would be best to have 10 chimp Walk the Y samples and not use polymorphic results but not doing this would not ultimately damage the study results.
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