Ground-breaking technique traces DNA direct to your ancestor's home 1,000 years ago

Thursday, May 1, 2014 - 12:01 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Tracing where your DNA was formed over 1,000 years ago is now possible, thanks to a revolutionary technique. The ground-breaking Geographic Population Structure tool works similarly to a satellite navigation system as it helps you to find your way home, but not the one you currently live in -- but rather your actual ancestor's home from 1,000 years ago.

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