While in operation , SMGF provided free Y - Chromosome and mitochondrial DNA tests to thousands .
In fall 2001 , GeneTree sold its assets to Salt Lake City - based Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation ( SMGF ) which originated in 1999 .
While in operation , SMGF provided free Y - Chromosome and mitochondrial DNA tests to thousands .
In fall 2001 , GeneTree sold its assets to Salt Lake City - based Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation ( SMGF ) which originated in 1999 .