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Explore 75+ Traits.*

Explore 75+ Traits.*

Get detailed explanations of how your DNA likely influences various parts of your life, including whether you're more inclined to be an introvert, have self-discipline, or have normal Vitamin B-12 levels.

Get detailed explanations of how your DNA likely influences various parts of your life, including whether you're more inclined to be an introvert, have self-discipline, or have normal Vitamin B-12 levels.

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    Self-Discipline

    Self-
    Discipline

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    Introvert
    or Extrovert

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    Vitamin B-12

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    Caffeine Intake

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    Intake

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    Freckles

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    Muscle
    Fatigue

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additional cost. Images were generated with AI.

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Easily compare your traits with family and friends to see how you differ.

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Ethnicity Estimate

Discover your ethnic mix in over 2,600 regions and determine where your family originated from.

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DNA Matches

Connect to living relatives who share your DNA in the world’s largest online consumer DNA database—together you could make new discoveries about your family history.

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Discover possible migration journeys of your ancestors over time and learn about historical events from those regions.

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Over 75+ personal traits.

Explore the influence of your genes on traits, from physical and sensory to performance and nutrients.

Over 75+ personal traits.

Explore the influence of your genes on traits, from physical and sensory to performance and nutrients.

A Global view of your traits

See some of the traits you have in common with different populations around the world.

A Global view of your traits

See some of the traits you have in common with different populations around the world.

The detailed what and why

Learn about the role of each trait and how they may shape your day‑to‑day life.

The detailed what and why

Learn about the role of each trait and how they may shape your day‑to‑day life.

How yours compare to family

View your traits side-by-side with your DNA matches to see which ones overlap.

How yours compare to family

View your traits side-by-side with your DNA matches to see which ones overlap.

See how your DNA influences:

Appearance

Facial Hair Thickness
Birth Weight
Cleft Chin
Finger Length
Earlobe Type
Eye Color
Freckles
Hair Color
Hair Type
Hair Strand Thickness
Iris Patterns
Male Hair Loss
Skin Pigmentation
Unibrow
Wisdom Teeth

Sensory

Alcohol Flush
Asparagus Metabolite Detection
Bitter Sensitivity
Caffeine Consumption
Cilantro Aversion
Lactose Intolerance
Sun Sneezing
Sweet Sensitivity
Savory (Umami) Sensitivity

Behavioral & Personality

Dancing
Hangryness
Introvert or Extrovert
Morning or Night Person
Pet Ownership
Picky Eater
Playing an instrument
Remembering Dreams
Risk Taking
Taking Naps

Nutrients

Beta-Carotene
Vitamin B12
Omega-3
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E

Performance Traits

Muscle Fatigue
Heart Rate recovery
Oxygen Use
Sprinting
Risk Taking
Determination
Physical Strength
Leader
Physical Balance
Self Discipline
Pain Tolerance
Self Confidence
Contact with a Ball
Goal Setter
Try New Things
Desire to Succeed
Optimist
Hand Eye
Heat Tolerance
Getting Stronger
Competitiveness
Sports Technique
Focus
Jumping High
Persistence
Athletic Ability
Physical Agility
Physical Flexibility
Quick Reflexes
Performing Choreo
Runners High
Speed
Individual/Team Sports
Holding your Breath

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other people with heritage from
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