The 23andMe Ancestry + Traits Service Kit Is $20 Off Right Now
Your great aunt insists your family is descended from English royalty. Your dad claims to have connections to Marie Curie. Uncle Ernest remembers his mother telling him stories about relatives with roots in North Africa. But stories and data are two different things—and, without the latter, it’s tough to say if we really know where we came from.
For those curious about the facts: The 23andMe Ancestry + Traits Service Kit is currently $79.99 and eligible for Prime shipping. The simple mail-in DNA test will unlock your past and give you insight into how your ancestors moved across the globe over thousands of years—plus a lot of other wild details, like:
The kit comes with access to the app, which also contains an opt-in DNA Relatives tool if you decide you want to find and connect with people who share your DNA.
Find out how certain traits were passed down through generations, including chromosomal segments that can help you triangulate your family tree.
Access reports about specific traits like freckles, hair photobleaching, smell and taste preferences, aptitude for musical pitch, and more.
Rest assured that your data will be encrypted, protected, and private. Learn more about the 23andMe privacy policy and terms of service.
Thousands of Amazon reviewers have given this pick an average of four stars. Some of their stories are super fascinating, including one from a woman who solved an 83-year-old mystery about her paternal grandfather’s mysterious roots. Another: “Welp I found an adult brother that I never knew existed and we're friends now, so 5 stars for that. It was worth all the family drama.” Welp, but worth it indeed!
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