Could you be Irish? Save $40 on AncestryDNA and find out for St. Patrick’s Day.

Every year we hear the refrain that you don’t need to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The modern spirit of the holiday is more about fun and green beer than honoring Saint Patrick himself. But it doesn’t hurt to make the day feel a little mo…

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Save $62 on the National Geographic DNA test kit on Amazon — it’s on sale for less than $40

Discovering your ancestry and your family roots just might be the key to unlocking who you are and where you came from. Tools like the National Geographic DNA Test Kit can help you on your path to self-discovery and it’s now on sale for just $37.99, …

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Uncover your roots with AncestryDNA kits on sale for $40 off at Amazon

Have you spent another Valentine’s Day with no luck in your search for the love of your life? Well who needs romance when you’ve got family. Blood is thicker than water, so spend your Valentine’s Day by starting a search for long-lost relatives with …

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More than 26 million people have added their DNA to four leading ancestry databases: report

Millions of people have willingly given up their privacy via their own DNA, thanks to the growing popularity of at-home ancestry tests.
More than 26 million people have taken DNA tests from at least one of the four major consumer genetics companies, …

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More than 26 million people have added their DNA to four leading ancestry databases: report

Millions of people have willingly given up their privacy via their own DNA, thanks to the growing popularity of at-home ancestry tests.
More than 26 million people have taken DNA tests from at least one of the four major consumer genetics companies, …

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Avoid Valentine’s Day clichés and pick up a MyHeritage DNA test kit for £59

Valentine’s Day can really sneak up on you. Our minds are still clouded by Christmas and the New Year, and then in what feels like the blink of an eye, we’re faced with Valentine’s Day and the prospect of buying a perfect gift.
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Got a DNA kit on your bucket list? National Geographic’s Geno 2.0 is on sale for $30 off on Amazon.

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This past holiday season, you could barely get on social media without seeing at least one person post about a DNA kit — meaning if you haven’t done one yet, you’re missing out.

You should really stop putting it off: National Geographic’s Geno 2.0 test is on sale for $30 off at Amazon today, meaning you can experience the magic for just $69.

Grab one for yourself or prep some Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts for this year — we’d bet they’ve been wanting to try one.

With Geno 2.0, you’ll do a deep dive into your regional ancestry with a percentage breakdown going back as far as 500,000 years and comparing data from 60 populations. This can be separated into mtDNA (maternal line) and Y-DNA (paternal line) tracing, and you can even discover the anthropological story of how your ancestors lived. Everything can be reached right on the Geno 2.0 app, where you can also access a custom video of your journey. Read more…

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Use this exclusive code for free UK shipping on any MyHeritage DNA test kit purchase

We’re usually quite happy to drop a large amount of money on something we really want, but £5 for shipping? Absolutely not.
Shipping costs are the bane of online shoppers everywhere. It doesn’t matter how big and exciting the basket is, because …

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5 things to know about DNA tests before you send your spit

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This Christmas, plenty of people will find DNA tests under the tree. 

They’re easy to use — just send 23andMe, Ancestry, or one of their competitors your spit, and in exchange you’re promised a detailed breakdown of your heritage. For a little extra cash, you can learn about your genetic health risks, too. 

23andMe and Ancestry are privately held companies that don’t disclose sales numbers. But ads for them are all over the internet these days. Last year, Ancestry claimed it sold 1.6 million kits (which regularly start at $99) in the four days leading up to Cyber Monday. 

The appeal is obvious. It’s fascinating to learn where your family is from. And when it comes to your health, the more you know, the better, right? Well, before you send in your saliva, you might want to know a few things.  Read more…

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