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How does DNA testing work?
The sample is sent to a laboratory where technicians look for specific changes in chromosomes, DNA, or proteins, depending on the suspected disorder. The laboratory reports the test results in writing to a person’s doctor or genetic counselor, or directly to the patient if requested.
What is genetic ancestry testing?
Genetic ancestry testing, or genetic genealogy, is a way for people interested in family history (genealogy) to go beyond what they can learn from relatives or from historical documentation.
What can DNA tell you about a person?
Examination of DNA variations can provide clues about where a person’s ancestors might have come from and about relationships between families. Certain patterns of genetic variation are often shared among people of particular backgrounds.
What is an ancient origins DNA test?
Ancient Origins is partnering with GPS Origins® to provide an easy, at-home genetic test to pinpoint your ancestry‐even to the town or city‐with the highest-resolution DNA test available. The places your ancestors called home are encoded in your DNA.
What is the diggps origins DNA test?
GPS Origins is a revolutionary ancestry DNA test that takes you deep into your family history. Traditional DNA ancestry tests provide a report of your ‘ethnicity’ and locate parts of your DNA in broad continental sweeps never beyond the country level.
What is the next generation DNA testing for ancestry?
In 2015, Dr. Eran Elhaik and his colleagues begun developing the Next Generation of DNA testing for ancestry, which will go beyond offering broad geographical breakdown.
What is ancientancient origins GPS origins?
Ancient Origins is proud to collaborate with HomeDNA in offering GPS Origins. GPS Origins finds your roots — the greatest possible gift — since without roots, there is no present and without that, what would the future be? GPS Origins is a revolutionary ancestry DNA test that takes you deep into your family history.