In addition to genetic testing services,
AncestryHealth will allow users to build private family trees that illustrate their health
. These trees would only be visible to customers when they log in, but customers can also choose to share anonymized versions of their health information with Ancestry’s research partners.
Why is Ancestry health no longer available?
Ancestry launched AncestryHealth in 2019, building on its successful AncestryDNA testing service, which has genotyped more than 18 million customers to date. The company said it in part decided to discontinue AncestryHealth
to invest more in its AncestryDNA offering
.
Which DNA test is best for health information?
- Best Overall: Nebula Genomics Deep Whole Genome Sequencing.
- Best for Finding Ancestors: 23andMe+ Membership.
- Best for General Health: Invitae Genetic Health Screen.
- Best for Family Trees: AncestryDNA Traits.
- Best on a Budget: MyHeritage DNA Test.
What can your DNA tell you about your health?
Genetic testing can reveal
changes (mutations) in your genes that may cause illness or disease
. Although genetic testing can provide important information for diagnosing, treating and preventing illness, there are limitations.
What does a medical DNA test show?
Genetic testing is a type of medical test that
identifies changes in genes, chromosomes, or proteins
. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person’s chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
What was Ancestry health?
Launched in October 2019, AncestryHealth was
designed to give customers actionable health and wellness insights based on targeted DNA analysis
. The test looked at genetic health risks for some hereditary cancers, heart and blood conditions, and connective tissue disorders.
Why you shouldn’t do a DNA test?
Privacy. If you’re considering genetic testing, privacy may well be a concern. In particular, you may worry that once you take a DNA test,
you no longer own your data
. AncestryDNA does not claim ownership rights in the DNA that is submitted for testing.
How accurate is DNA health testing?
While the company says its reports are
99%
accurate, most doctors want confirmation from a second source. So she introduced me to a genetic counselor who had me redo the test through a hospital-approved lab.
Can AncestryDNA tell blood type?
No, 23andMe doesn’t show blood type as part of their results
. Your raw DNA data from 23andMe, however, does contain data on your ABO gene that can be used to show your blood type.
Is 23andMe better than Ancestry?
Ancestry has a much larger customer database (20 million) than 23andMe (12 million) making it the better choice if you’re testing for genealogy
. 23andMe has more advanced health testing, making it the better choice if you’re testing for health reasons.
Should I let Ancestry store my DNA?
Sample Storage
There is no reason that benefits the customer to allow Ancestry to archive their DNA
. If you opt-in to Ancestry’s Human Diversity Project, Ancestry will retain your DNA sample for additional processing. You must explicitly choose to archive or not during kit activation.
