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The Genographic Project

A landmark study of the human journey. The genographic project. Start your journey. Launch the Genographic Flash experience here.

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Why IBM for the Genographic Project

IBM and National Geographic have designed the Genographic Project to help answer the fundamental questions about human migration. Where did we come from? And how did we get here? Learn more

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Current research

  • See the published papers from the Genographic Consortium as they become available

Featured video

  • The short film that started it all
    A four minute summary of the Genographic Project

Explore the Project

Global field research

Field collection technology is revolutionizing geneticists' ability to manage participant data around the globe

Public participation

Become an associate explorer: learn about your deep ancestry, contribute to a major scientific endeavor

The Genographic Legacy Fund

Advancing humanity's knowledge of our history and giving back to the world's indigenous communities

We're here to help

Questions? Contact the IBM Genographic team.

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Begin your Genographic Journey
Participate in the Genographic Project by submitting your anonymous DNA sample

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Podcast: IBM and the future of our past

image: Nick Donofrio

Join Nick Donofrio, IBM Executive VP as he explores his deep ancestry