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Confucius descendants to be identified by DNA tests



Beijing, June 18 (Xinhua) Chinese scientists will verify through DNA tests whether those who claim to be descendants of Confucius actually belong to the lineage of the founder of Confucianism.

Lacking proof, some people who want to be registered in the Confucius family tree turned to scientists after DNA research identified Florida accountant Tom Robinson as descendant of Genghis Khan.

The Beijing Institute of Genomics (BIG), part of Chinese Academy of Sciences, has embarked on setting up a database of descendants of Confucius with DNA tests.

Testing instrument can read the genetic information of a person within one day, and by comparing with the database it is easy to tell if he or she is a descendant of Confucius, said BIG official Deng Yajun.

Confucius (551-479 BC) was the founder of Confucianism, which advocates the building of a harmonious society through an individual's self-refinement in manners and taste.

Tom Robinson knew nothing about his origin besides that his great, great-grandfather had come to the US from Britain. He turned to the burgeoning field of 'bioarchaeology', having his DNA tested only to be told that he is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan, much to his surprise.

The pedigree of Confucius, respectful term of address for Kongqiu, is currently under revision, which is proved to be a difficult task, said Kong Decheng, who is in charge of the revision.

Some people surnamed Kong believe they are descendants of the great philosopher, however, they do not have a pedigree or an idea which generation they belong to, Kong said.

Now the modern scientific way may be an idea solution, Yajun said.



© 2006 Xinhua

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