Speaking as one who has been deeply involved in genetic genealogy for several years, I have to say that this account doesn't quite ring true.
My hunch is that the author has deliberately written the story so as to sensationalize, by taking certain findings out of context.
But since she's a journalism student, no doubt hoping for a career in the MSM, maybe a little out-of-context sensationalism is just what "the doctor" (read "journalism professor") ordered!
Since you are involved in genetic genealogy, can you tell us what kind of results one would get if they had this type of DNA test? What I mean is, will it pin down your racial roots into catagories, and give you percentages? How reliable do you think it is?
I've seen these tests advertised on genealogy sites, and they are intriguing.I've seen them especially for finding american indian links.
Do you have any sense of which companies are reputable ?