What did you learn from 23andMe?

23andMe® brings the world of genetics to you. 23andMe analyzes variations at specific positions in your genome. These variations, called SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), have the potential to tell you about your ancestry, your traits—such as eye or hair color—and certain health conditions.

What can 23andMe tell me about my ancestry?

The 23andMe Haplogroup Reports are available in both the Ancestry + Traits Service and the Health + Ancestry Service. These reports tell you about the ancient origins of your matrilineal and patrilineal ancestors. Haplogroups are assigned by finding the genetic variants that are unique to each group.

Does 23andMe give out your information?

Access To Your Information 23andMe will not sell, lease, or rent your individual-level information to a third party for research purposes without your explicit consent. We will not​ share your data with any ​public databases​.

Can 23andMe tell me who my dad is?

Health and Physical Traits 23andMe can give you a glimpse at your biological parents’ DNA simply by showing you your own. Your parents each passed half of their own DNA onto you, so your genetic composition reflects theirs. *The 23andMe PGS test includes health predisposition and carrier status reports.

Can you give a fake name to 23andMe?

We have designed our service to give customers control over how much information they share. That includes giving our customers the prerogative to use a pseudonym when connecting with other 23andMe customers, if they wish.

Who is 23andMe merging with?

Personalized medicine and at-home genetic testing kit company 23andMe went public on Thursday through a merger with a Richard Branson SPAC, VG Acquisition Corp., in a deal that raised near-$600 million and valued the company at $3.5 billion.

Is 23 an me or ancestory better?

While both companies are rated highly on Best Company, Ancestry has a higher overall score. As of November 2020, it had a 9.9 score out of 10 based on its user reviews, cost, and time in business. 23andMe’s overall score was 8.3 out of 10 as of November 2020.

Can you remove yourself from 23andMe?

If at any time you are no longer interested in participating in our Services, you may delete your 23andMe account and personal data directly within your Account Settings. After you review our policy and confirm your request to permanently delete your data, your account will no longer be accessible.