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What is the scientific basis for DNA Tribes method of analysis?

April 26, 2017analysis basis dna method scientific Tribes

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What is the scientific basis for DNA Tribes method of analysis?

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DNA Tribes® is a private firm specializing in genetic ancestry analysis, including both geographical analysis of world populations and the comparison of individuals to living populations and world regions. DNA Tribes’ proprietary analysis has been developed by Dr. Eduardas Valaitis, who received his Doctorate in Statistics from Yale University in 2005. Dr. Valaitis has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at American University in Washington, D.C., and is currently a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dr. Valaitis’ background includes extensive work in multivariate analysis and classification, which involves identifying mathematical structure present within large and complex datasets. This expertise allows DNA Tribes to perform a uniquely detailed and comprehensive analysis of world populations to identify genetic structure on an objective mathematical basis. All data used in our analysis come from peer-reviewed scientific studies of worl