Ever wonder what your DNA can tell you?
of cancer.
of Alzheimer's Disease.
Now you can find out.
23andMe is a web-based service that helps you read and understand your DNA. After providing a saliva sample using an at-home kit, you can use their interactive tools to shed new light on your distant ancestors, your close family and most of all, yourself.
They will provide you with results to a growing
list of 243 diseases and conditions that cover:
- Carrier status (if your children may be at risk)
- Drug response (your body's sensitivity to drugs)
- Disease risk (your risks based on your genes)
Plan for the future. Find out if your child will be at risk for 48 inherited conditions and learn about steps you can take.
Be on the lookout now. Knowing your health risks will help you and your doctor figure out health areas to keep an eye on.
Plan with your doctor. Personalize your health care by knowing in advance how you will respond to certain medications.
23andMe offers the most comprehensive DNA Ancestry Service in the World.
See your ancestry composition.
At the heart of your ancestral journey is YOU. Find out how much African, Asian, and European ancestry you have. Even determine if you have Native American or Ashkenazi ancestors within the past five generations. Your results may surprise you.
There's a story in you.
Venture back 10,000 years, and discover your unique history from over 750 maternal lineages and over 500 paternal lineages.
They trace everyone's maternal ancestry with a small piece of DNA passed down from mother to child. Males can uncover their paternal ancestry through the Y chromosome that is passed down from father to son.
Find out if you share an ancestor with famous figures such as Marie Antoinette or Thomas Jefferson.