[03 Oct 11] New and Candidate R-U106 Subclade Discoveries courtesy of analysis conducted by R-U106 Group Member Greg Magoon on data from the 1000 Genome Project. Group members willing and able to do so are encouraged to test for the new subclades as appropriate to their current tests results by either completing the Deep Clade R or Advanced Test for the SNP of interest (click on the link for the corresponding test for instructions on how to order). Members uncertain which test they should take if any may contact one of the Group Administrators for advice. Dark red SNPs on Greg Magoon's New and Candidate R-U106 Subclade Discoveries diagram are available as Advanced Tests; Light Red SNPs are included in the Deep Clade R test. Black SNPs are not yet available for testing by FTDNA and their position on the tree remains to be confirmed.
[14 Sep 11] Group Results analysis tables updated to reflect revised ISOGG 2011 Hg R subclades phylogenetic tree. New YSNP clade results added to the analysis tables are Z8, Z18 and Z326. Z326 is associated with the R-L48 Null 425 haplotypes.
[27 Jun 10] Participant GD/TMRCA comparison tables updated to fix error that caused updated haplotype results to not be included calculations.
[22 Jun 10] Analysis results added for two new subclades: R-L257 and R-L45/L164. The parent clade of R-L257 is R-U106 and the parent of R-L45/L164 is R-L46. Group participants who have previously tested L48- and were designated R-U106x are now designated as R-U106xL48. Only participants who have tested both L48- and L257- will be designated as R-U106x. L45 and L164 are thus far equivalent YSNPs. A + result for either L45 or L164 will be used for the R-L45/L164 subclade designation. A - result for either L45 or L164 will be use for the R-L46x subclade designation. L257, L45 and L164 are available for order on through participant individual results pages on the Advanced YSNP order menu for $29US as of this date.
[22 Apr 10] Member haplotypes matching the Frisian Modal (DYS390=23, DYS447=24, GATA H4 = 10) will no longer be predicted as R-U106 subclade R-L48x (L48+, L47-, L148-, non-Null 425). This is a result of two members matching the Frisian Modal being found to be L48-, contrary to the prediction. Members matching the Frisian Modal Haplotype are encouraged to test for L48, L47 and L148 to confirm their subclade status. Likewise, members with DYS425 null values will no longer be predicted as belonging to the R-L48 Null 425 cluster. This too is a result of three members with Null 425 values being found L48-. Members with Null 425 values are encouraged to test for L48 to confirm if the belong to the R-L48 Null 425 cluster.
[23 Jan 10] Group update.
[11 Dec 09] Analysis added to Results page for R-U106 subclades R-L148, R-L47x, R-L44, R-L44x, and R-L46.
[24 Aug 09] European Geographic Density tables have been added to Results tab for R-L48x (L47-), R-L47 and R-L48 Null 425.
[17 May 09] R-U106 group haplotypes matching the "Frisian" Modal motif DYS390 = 23, DYS447 = 24, GATA H4 = 10 are now included in the R-L48x subgroup as a prediction for analysis purposes. Testing for L48 and L47 is still required to confirm subclade status. This motif is so called because its highest concentration is found along the North Sea Coast of Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. The region known historically as Frisia.
[20 Apr 09] FamilyTreeDNA under the direction of Thomas Krahn and administration of Charles Moore have launched the R-L48 "Walk On the Y" (WOTY) Project. The aim of L48 WOTY Project is to search for new YSNPs that are subclades (descendents) of R-L48. The L48 WOTY Project is not directly affiliated with the R-U106 Group. All queries for the L48 WOTY Project are to be directed to Charles Moore or Thomas Krahn.
[1 Apr 09] The newly discovered R-U106 subclade YSNP L48 is no longer available through the Advanced Orders menu. It is now only available under the Deep Clade R test and is offered as an upgrade for those who have previously taken the Deep Clade R test. Everyone now taking the Deep Clade R test or upgrade will automatically be tested for L48. The Deep Clade R test order page is accessed through customer personal results pages under the HaploTree tab.
[14 Mar 09] U106 European Population Densities added to the Analysis tab, replacing the table of 'European MDA Origin Statistics'.
[14 Mar 09] Group general fund Deep-Clade R test candidate results.
[28 Feb 09] New R-U106 subclade testing available - R-L48 and change in Administration.
[21 Aug 08] Group general fund activated. Thank you to the generous support of all contributors. See "Goals" tab for Fund aim and selection criteria for people to be tested; and, "Background" tab for Fund status.
[15 Aug 08] Network (Fluxus Engineering) diagram added to Results page identifying Null 425 haplotypes as distinct cluster (single U106 descendent founder) within haplogroup R1b-U106. Null 425 haplotypes seperated out for haplotype comparison and allele frequency analysis.
[9 Aug 08] Allele and haplotype diversity results added to Results page.
[9 Aug 08] Haplotypes from the Null 439 Project included in U106/S21+ group analysis limited to those confirmed U106/S21+ through SNP testing.
[27 Jul 08] 'Individual Allele Statistics' Results tables updated to show allele frequencies by European region, and add allele frequency tables for U198 and L1 (Null 439).
[19 Jul 08] U106/S21+ DYS390 East/West and subclade split
[16 Jul 08] Due to the computer processing time required to carry out data analysis on the increasing number of group participants, it has become necessary to limit the analysis being conducted. Consequently, the 37 and 67-marker Genetic Distance and haplotype comparison tables, and 37-marker phylogenetic (PHYLIP) tree will no longer be provided. Genetic distance calculations are still provided in the individual group participant analysis sheets available through the Haplotype Comparison table. Further analysis products will be posted to the Results tab in the coming weeks as the number of participants become sufficient to reduce statistical uncertainty for each particular product to acceptable levels.
[7 Jun 08] The scope of R1b-U106/S21+ Research Group has been expanded to include the known R1b-U106/S21+ subclades: U198/S29+ and L1/S26+ (Null 439), for statistical and geographic analysis purposes only, with haplotype data provided by the The U198/S29 Project and Null 439 Project. Group participatation remains restricted to YSNP-confirmed R1b-U106/S21+, U198/S29-, L1/S26- (non-Null 439) haplotypes. People who are confirmed R1b-U198/S29+ or L1/S26+ (null 439s) are encouraged to join their corresponding subclade project.
[15 Apr 08] Haplogroup R1b1c9* will now be referred to as R1b-U106/S21 from today on this site. This recognizes R1b as the most stable upstream haplogroup designation and U106/S21 as the confirmed lowest downstream YSNP. This change is simpler naming convention in light of the new YDNA tree structure annouced in the April on-line issue of 2008 Genome Research, which designates U106/S21 as haplogroup R1b1b2g.
[10 Apr 08] R1b1c9* Yahoogroup established for research discussion. Discussion group open to non-participants.
[24 March 2008] Group established.