Genographic Newsletter: New Scientific Research

Genographic Research Reveals Europe's Early Settlers. View in Web browser. Follow Us: November 2013 genographic.com New Scientific Research Rita Suaña Coila, community member that resides on one of the Uros islands on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. • Genographic Research Reveals Europe’s Early Settlers: The Genographic Ancient DNA Research Center in Adelaide, Australia, helps unravel the timing and source of settlement of Central Europe. • Uros People of Peru and Bolivia to Have Distinctive Genetic Ancestries: Research out of the Genographic Project South America Research Center reveals how the Uros maintained their own divergent genetic ancestry amid surrounding Andean populations. • The Genographic Project Explores the Ancient History of Guam: Learn what makes the Chamorro people of Guam unique. Grant Profile: Revitalizing Inuit Kayaking Traditions A portion of the proceeds from your purchase of Geno 2.0 kits goes to the Genographic Legacy Fund, which supports the revitalization of indigenous languages and cultures. Learn about the Legacy Fund grantees who celebrate Inuit kayak-building traditions with a thousand-kilometer crossing of Baffin Island. Read about their journey here. Save $40 on Geno 2.0 – Limited-time Offer! This holiday season, give family and friends a glimpse into the greatest journey ever taken with the purchase of a Geno 2.0 DNA Ancestry Kit at the discounted price of $159.95. The kit offers a personal "treasure map" of participants’ ancestors' ancient trek around the world while also providing the opportunity to participate in a real-time research initiative. Take advantage of this special offer on Geno 2.0. In the News BBC News: European Origins Laid Bare by DNA The Washington Post: Stone Age Farmers, Hunters Kept Their Distance Sun News (CBC): The Surprising Results of Canadian Broadcaster Michael Coren NatGeo Newswatch: Unveiling the Halloween Monster DNA in Everyone NatGeo Newswatch: Ötzi the Iceman Leads a Wave of Genetics Buzz Video: The Journey of Your Past Watch the science behind your results and see how, through regional patterns of variation, the Genographic Project is able to track the migratory paths of your ancient ancestors. Featured FAQ Q: How can my results be used for real-time Genographic Project research? A: You can opt in to add your results to the Genographic Project research database. Learn more here. Top Tweets @JonnySopotiuk says: My DNA test came in! My ancient ancestry through the National Geographic @Genographic Project. Nerding out right now! on.natgeo.com/177ryuo @SerenityBirth1 says: The @Genographic Project by National Geographic - Human Migration, Population Genetics on.natgeo.com/OmSuah. I did this & was blown away! @quintobar says: 48% Native American, 19% Mediterranean, 15% Northern European, 9% SW Asian, 7% Sub-Saharan African, 2% NE Asian @Genographic In case you missed the live Twitter chat with Spencer Wells, you can catch up here. Support the Project Your tax-deductible donation can help us answer key questions about our shared deep ancestry and humanity's 60,000-year odyssey around the globe. Donate here. Photographs by Eduardo Rubiano (Uros community member), Erik Boomer (kayakers), Eeamon O'Boyle (filming photo), Image provided by IBM (DNA molecule), Shine Daewe (women weaving) You are receiving this email because love.bird.news@blogger.com is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe. To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. Learn how. Contact Us | Privacy Policy | About Us | Customer Service National Geographic | 1145 17th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2013 National Geographic Society. All Rights Reserved.

News & Photos: Special China Issue, Alexander the Great, Animal Battles, More!

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Early May 2008 A look inside modern China, award-winning photos, and captivating animal videos await you this week Inside National Geographic. In This Edition • Special Look Inside China • Alexander's Treasures Found? • Animals Battle at Kruger Park • Photo Award Winners Photo of the Day See Photo Download Wallpaper
Quiz Question: When was the term "dinosaur" first used? (See answer at bottom.)
Special China Issue This month, National Geographic magazine focuses on the exponential growth and changing cultures of the world's most populous country. Browse photos, stories, and maps of China's diverse landscapes and people. Jerusalem Quiz and Photos As Israel celebrates the 60th anniversary of its founding as a modern state, browse photos of Jerusalem sights and daily life, and test your knowledge of this ancient city in our pop quiz. New Photo Gallery See Full Photo Download breathtaking photos of our exquisite Earth for your desktop. Black Hills Vacation Pan for real gold. Uncover a prehistoric beast. Stand by a cold war missile. Learn our stories. Live our history. Packages starting at $265.00 per person. News by National Geographic: Daily Stories and Photos After Near Extinction, Humans Split Into Isolated Bands About 150,000 years ago, humankind split into small groups—living apart for 100,000 years before "reuniting" and migrating out of Africa, a new gene study says. Treasures of Alexander the Great Found? An ancient Greek tomb once thought to have been that of Alexander's father is more recent than thought and may contain treasures belonging to Alexander himself, experts say. New From National Geographic Channel Buffalo Herd vs. Lions vs. Crocodile An amazing tournament of animal survival at a South African watering hole is captured on a vacation video and made popular online. Now National Geographic gives you an in-depth look at the amazing footage as experts analyze the grisly tug-of-war. Watch the original video and download desktop wallpapers of this unforgettable battle. More to Explore National Geographic at the U.N. Winning Photos From the All Roads Project The All Roads Photography Program recognizes photographers whose work documents changing cultures and communities. Download photos currently being exhibited at U.N. headquarters in New York. Wild Chronicles Elephant Pool Party Caught on Film On a visit to Botswana, Wild Chronicles' Boyd Matson videotaped elephants frolicking in ways few have ever seen before.
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Quiz Answer: British anatomist Richard Owen first used the term "dinosaur" in 1842. "Dinosaur" comes from the Greek words deinos, "terrible;" and sauros, "lizard" or "reptile."
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