There are plenty of DNA kits promising to reveal your family history, but one provider is currently rewriting what’s possible. MyHeritage has just launched the first consumer test to use whole genome sequencing (WGS), a technology previously reserved for advanced scientific research. The result is a level of accuracy that experts say takes DNA testing to a whole new level.
And right now, you can pick up the MyHeritage DNA Kit with 66% off. That makes it not just a brilliant deal, but a Christmas gift with the potential to uncover stories your family never knew existed.
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Why this DNA test stands apart
Sarah Williams, editor of Who Do You Think You Are? magazine and a leading genealogist, says MyHeritage’s new WGS test “takes DNA testing to a whole new level.” Here’s why.
1) It reads almost all of your DNA, not just a snapshot
If your DNA is a book, consumer tests often just read a chapter. MyHeritage has the technology to read almost all of your DNA, making it far more accurate.
MyHeritage’s new WGS technology sequences almost every base pair, offering incredible precision and richer insights into your ancestry.
"The human genome is made up of about 3.2 billion base pairs, most of which will be the same for all of us." says Williams. "Other consumer DNA tests analyse about 700,000 base pairs, where there is the most variety. This was the best approach to make DNA testing affordable, but it misses out on 99.98% of a person’s genome."
"MyHeritage has worked with its testing partners to develop a test that is still affordable (remarkably so), but sequences the whole genome."
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2) It helps you find more distant relatives
Because WGS provides so much more data, it offers stronger matches and more reliable connections –particularly with distant branches of your family tree.
As more people take MyHeritage's WGS test, Williams says it will lead to a better investment in your future data and matches.
"MyHeritage will be able to develop more detailed matching options to help people find family connections, as well as improved ethnicity estimates".
3) You’ll join the world’s second-largest DNA database
MyHeritage currently owns the second largest database in the world and it's only going to expand as people buy and use their new kit.
Join the database and you can use MyHeritage's cutting edge DNA tools like Chromosome Browser and Autoclusters to help you piece together potential family branches and unknown relationships.
4) It's a simple swab test
No spit, no blood. Just a quick cheek swab, send it off, and in three to four weeks you can explore your results online.
5) Your privacy stays protected
Your data is encrypted and fully in your control. You alone can access or delete it whenever you choose.
Whether it's a gift for yourself, a family member or a friend, there hasn't been a better time to uncover your history with a MyHeritage DNA Test.
Whether you're treating yourself or gifting someone who loves a good family mystery, this DNA kit offer is the best time to take the plunge. As Williams says, “even at full price, it's incredibly affordable for a whole genome sequencing test, but at the current sale price, it’s a no-brainer.”
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Black Friday offer: Save 63% on a DNA Kit
