Using DNA is it possible to determine if someone is the mother of another?

Subject: Using DNA is it possible to determine if someone is the mother of another?

Date: Wed Nov 27 11:14:53 2002
Posted by Jeff Busa
Grade level: grad (science) School: No school entered.
City: Media State/Province: PA Country: 19063
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 1038413693.Ge

Message:


I just read in Sci. News Online that they have identified three "eves" for 
dogs.  I am wondering if the same process can be used for humans.  I ask 
because I know that some people have been identified as being descendants of 
Thomas Jefferson. But have these same people been tested to determine their 
mother? In particular are they descendants of Sally Hemmings?  I know that this 
isn't exactly science and is a potential powder keg, but I am curious.  Thanks, 
Jeff

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