Sorenson has started a social networking website called genetree.com not based on friends, but family -- distant family. In fact, your network can reach as far as 12 generations with plans of expanding up to 20 generations as the social networking site grows.

Sorenson: "In fact, if you were able to have a database, as far back as say 20 generations, you'd find just about anyone in a room, at any time, would have a common connection. Imagine yourself in a meeting of the United Nations and looking across from you, you realize you are related to that individual and how you are related. What a powerful influence that might be."

Genetree.com provides a DNA kit which allows you to mail in your DNA sample which will link you to your distant past. Also, on genetree.com, you can create your own family tree which will also be linked to your genetree through your DNA test.

 

Watch the demo video.