DNA

Genealogy and genetics have become interconnected.  It is important to know what is in your genes.  Your DNA can provide insight into your heritage that you cannot get from genealogy research alone. You may discover that your ancestry includes portions of the world that you never would have guessed!  Some DNA tests can reveal how much of your DNA came from Neanderthal ancestors.

DNA testing can also point out genes that indicate that you are at a higher risk of developing certain illnesses, disorders, and conditions.  This type of information is vital for those who are trying to put together a medical family tree. Scientists look at DNA in order to learn more about the connection between genes and health.  They need data from people who have the genes they wish to study.  The results of your DNA test can do more than teach you about where you came from – it can also be used to discover potential treatment options for diseases that do not have a cure.

• 23andMe.com

  23andMe has two direct-to-consumer DNA test kits. Their DNA collection kit is manufactured in accordance with FDA's Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, and is FDA-cl...

  
  
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• Ancestry.com DNA

  AncestryDNA is the leader in DNA testing. It has the world's largest consumer DNA database. Some of the features that are offered the AncestryDNA test require a person to...

  
  
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• FamilyTreeDNA.com

  FamilyTree DNA is the testing partner for National Geographic's Genographic project. People who have already have their Genographic project results can transfer that data...

  
  
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• LivingDNA.com

  Living DNA has a direct-to-consumer DNA test kit. Use it to find out where you really come from.  The Living DNA test is the most advanced DNA test, offering twice the d...

  
  
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• MyHeritage.com DNA Test

  MyHeritage has a mass-market DNA home-testing kit that is simple, affordable, and that will help millions of people around the world uncover their ethnic origins and ma...

  
  
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• MyHeritage.com Matching DNA Upload

  MyHeritage compares DNA data of individuals, which has been uploaded to the MyHeritage website, in order to find matches based on shared DNA. Your DNA matches are peopl...

  
  
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• The Genographic Project

  National Geographic launched their Genographic Project in 2005. It is a research project from the National Geographic Society which encompass work carried out by their sc...

  
  
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