I Want a Genome-sequencing for Christmas

I was reading a really fascinating Wired article regarding modern human genetic evolution, and the implications for the global population for the future. And it reminded me of an email I received from National Geographic recently, which was actually sort of a sales pitch. It was for a home genome-sequencing kit. I'm serious! National Geographic sent me an email inviting me to be a part of the next phase of the Genographic Project. The kit allows for home sampling and the test will sequence 150,000 known markers that will result in individual ancestry-related genetic data. According to the example that was provided, it could even tell you if there are any traces of other Hominid DNA in your distant lineage. Imagine - getting the results back and seeing an approximate path across the globe as your genetic ancestors migrated and spread out over the Earth (aka genetic drift!)! Doesn't that sound beyond amazing? Not only am I compelled to want to do this as an individual with indeterminate ancestry, I also love the idea of my own data becoming part of the research. To me, this is exciting. And I want it. It would make a most excellent Christmas present, if one were so inclined. Of course, the $199 price tag is kind of an ouch factor, but maybe some people who love me that much can pool resources? Maybe I'll buy it for myself? Another bonus here is that a portion of the sale of the kit goes towards part of the project's mission of cultural conservation. This is all around an exciting project and a really cool way for the researchers to expand their data pool and grow the scope of the reach and continue to educate on the need to understand human lineage and ancestry.