Patents Assigned to DNA Tribes LLC
  • Methods of determining relative genetic likelihoods of an individual matching a population
    Patent number: 8285486
    Abstract: Provided are methods of determining an individual's relative likelihood of having a genetic match with one or more local populations as compared to a generic index population. Also provided are systems, apparatuses, kits, and machine-readable medium relating to such methods. The methods may be used for example, to identify an individual's or individual's ancestor's most likely geographic origin, or to identify the breed, species, kingdom, etc. of an organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: DNA Tribes LLC
    Inventors: Lucas Martin, Eduardas Valaitis