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Who has more members 23 and ME or ancestry?
Ancestry has 16 million user profiles, compared to 23andMe’s 10 million, which should in theory mean more accurate results.
The DNA Relatives feature uses the length and number of identical segments to predict the relationship between people. Full siblings share approximately 50\% of their DNA, while half-siblings share approximately 25\% of their DNA.
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Average Percent DNA Shared Between Relatives
| Relationship | Average \% DNA Shared |
|---|---|
| Full Sibling | 50\% |
| Grandparent / Grandchild Aunt / Uncle Niece / Nephew Half Sibling | 25\% |
| 1st Cousin Great-grandparent Great-grandchild Great-Uncle / Aunt Great Nephew / Niece | 12.5\% |
| 1st Cousin once removed Half first cousin | 6.25\% |
How do you identify a relative on 23andMe?
1 The DNA Relatives feature can identify relatives on any branch of your family tree. 2 Relatives are identified by comparing your DNA with the DNA of other 23andMe members who are participating in the DNA Relatives feature. 3 The number of relatives listed is different for each person and grows over time as more people join 23andMe.
How much of your DNA do you share with a relative?
Notice that many relationships share the same average percent DNA, or their ranges overlap. If you and a relative were to share 17\% of your DNA, for example, there would be some probability that the relative is your aunt, your niece, your grandmother, your grandchild, your half sister, or even your first cousin.
What happens when my 23andMe results become available?
When your 23andMe results become available, you are given the choice to participate. You’ll see the following notice when you visit the feature: You have the ability to change your participation status at any time through DNA Relatives or your account settings.
What is the DNA relatives feature on my DNA?
The DNA Relatives feature can identify relatives on any branch of your family tree. It does this by taking advantage of the autosomal chromosomes – the 22 chromosomes that are passed down from your ancestors on both sides of your family – and your X chromosome (s).