The Bunting-Bunton DNA Project was begun in 2006 by Bunting Society member, David Travillion Bunton, who volunteered as administrator for the project conducted through www.familytreedna.com. The Bunting surname is now represented among over 4,000 other surnames with projects hosted through the genetic genealogy company known as Family Tree DNA. Participants from the UK, US, and around the world have participated in DNA testing through the Houston, Texas based company. Since its inception, in April of 2000, Family Tree DNA has been associated with the Arizona Research Labs, led by Dr. Michael Hammer, one of the world's leading authorities in the field of Genetics.