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23andMe: The Most Detailed DNA Ancestry Test

Unlock the most comprehensive DNA ancestry test on the market with 23andMe’s suite of personalised ancestry reports, including: Ancestry Composition, Neanderthal Ancestry, and your deep maternal and paternal lineages traced through your mitochondrial (mtDNA) and Y-chromosome (Y-DNA) haplogroups.

Key Features of the 23andMe Ancestry Service:

  • Precise Ancestry Percentages: See where your ancestors may have lived, with 78 global reference populations and a breakdown to the 0.1%.
  • 4,500+ Detailed Locations: Dive deeper into your ancestry, and pinpoint your ancestry to specific communities, locations, or cultural groups, with statistical confidence.
  • DNA Relative Finder (optional): Find your matches. Compare ancestries and traits. Message relatives directly to better understand your family connection.
  • Family Tree: Automatically built from your DNA relationships. It’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s just a click away.
  • Ancient Lineages: Trace deep maternal and paternal lineages through your Mitochondrial (mtDNA) and Y-Chromosome (Y-DNA) haplogroups.
  • Neanderthal DNA: Discover how much DNA you inherited from your ancient Neanderthal ancestors. Plus, learn about the weird and wonderful traits associated with your Neanderthal DNA.

Want even more ancestry features? With 23andMe+ PremiumTM, you can meet your Historical Matches, uncover any Distant Genetic Groups you may have, and access advanced insights available only to 23andMe+ Premium members. No more spit required.