Ovarian/Breast Cancer Causing Gene

As you may know, Meri Winkel Koschnitzke, passed away on March 6, 2007 at age 38. She was May Baker and Henry Leon Winkel's daughter. Her passing was a result of ovarian cancer. Because she was so young, she was genetically tested and found to carry a gene that caused a high rate of early ovarian/breast cancer. Through the testing of other family members it was found that this gene most likely came from Wilma Gardner's family line. This means any child born to Henry and Wilma had a 50% chance of carrying this gene. If the child tests negative, the grandchildren have a 0% chance of being a carrier through that line. The genetic marker is BRCA 1. (IVS14-2A>G).

Paternal DNA Research

I submitted a DNA sample for a Y-Chromosome 67 Markers test. The Y-DNA 67 Marker test is the highest resolution Y-DNA test in the world: tests the Y chromosome for genetic matches between males.

The results of the test are placed in the Family Tree DNA Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same identical or near identical results, they inform both parties if you have both signed the FTDNA Release Form. A perfect match of 67 markers means a very tight connection: a common ancestor in very recent times.

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Deseret News Article on DNA Research