[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.