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DNA Day Sales & Benefits at Test Sites

Thursday, April 25th is National DNA Day in the US and these testing companies have sales: 23andMeAncestryDNAFamilyTreeDNALiving DNAMyHeritageDNA

I'll share, in italics, what I've gleaned from my test results at each site.

23andMe

23andMe has a 3-in-1 DNA test for $99 (not on sale) and a Health & Ancestry test on sale for $169 ($30 off the list price of $199). 23andMe's Ancestry test is a 3-in-1 DNA test and includes some mitochondrial and Y-DNA (Y-DNA only if you are male) results, but that portion of the testing is not as comprehensive as FamilyTreeDNA's mtDNA and Y-DNA tests.

I have 1200 DNA matches at 23andMe, mainly extended family, 3rd cousins and beyond. I don't use 23andMe for genealogy purposes. I primarily follow my 23andMe test results for the health test results-they're currently the only one of these companies offering health results (you'll need to purchase the Health & Ancestry t…

How to Download DNA Raw Data from 23andMe

How to Download DNA Raw Data from 23andMe Requirements: Know your 23andMe login and password Have access to your email account Have access to a secure computer with the ability to store and protect the data if you want an archival copy or delete the data after uploading to another test site or harddrive. Instructions: Step 1 - Login to 23andMe.com Step 2 - Select the dropdown menu next to your name, then select Browse Raw Data You select the dropdown menu by clicking on the down-arrow next to your name. Step 3 - If you haven't done this before, you'll be taken to the Raw Data Opt-In page where you can select I Understand to see your Raw Data Step 4 - On the Your Raw Data page, select Download Step 5 - On the Download Raw Data page, select Submit Request When you select Submit Request, the words should change to Su…

Happy DNA Day – an Offer for AncestryDNA Testers

Happy DNA Day! 23andMe is holding a one-day special for AncestryDNA customers. If you've tested anywhere other than Ancestry, skip to the end for sites where you can get free offers. Today only, Ancestry DNA testers can upload their test results to 23andMe (for free) and receive 4 free health reports! 23andMe doesn't usually accept DNA test uploads. To download your AncestryDNA, you'll need to: Login to your account at Ancestry.com Navigate to the DNA tab on the top menu bar Select "Your DNA Results Summary" Select the Gear icon next to "Settings" on the right side of the page PAY ATTENTION HERE - Select "Download Raw DNA Data" on the right side of the window BE CAREFUL, it's inconveniently close to a "Delete Test Results" button Enter your Ancestry Account passw…