Welcome to DNA Test Index. This site provides resources for people interested in genetic testing: finding out what the DNA in each of your cells can tell you, about your health, who you are related to, your ancient ancestors, and lots more.
Personal genetic testing is currently exploding in popularity. We’re poised at the beginning of a new era, in which your genetic data will be easily available and inexpensive. Prices for the various services are plummeting, and there’s no end in sight.
The subject is complex, and changes are happening quickly. DNA Test Index offers tools to help you sort through the enormous amount of information on personal genetic testing, to help make sense of your opportunities, and to help you avoid wasting time and money. The material here is written for ordinary people without specialized knowledge. Our aim is to make this complex subject easy to understand.
There are many types of DNA testing services available. Here are some of them:
- Genetic genealogy. Genealogists were perhaps the first group of people to embrace DNA testing. DNA tests can help determine how people are related. It’s often used when traditional genealogical research has hit a “brick wall.” Read more about genetic genealogy…
- Paternity. DNA testing for paternity has been used for years. Recently, the technology has become inexpensive enough for home DNA tests. Read more about paternity testing…
- Ethnicity. This field is in its infancy, and it’s somewaht controversial. But the potential exists for people to discover fascinating insights into their roots. Read more about ethnicity testing…
- Health. This is the most fascinating, the most controversial, and the fastest changing area of personal DNA testing. In the past few years, companies have sprouted up who will look at a large part of your genetic information and make that data available directly to you. This includes information about possible medical issues, which is why the field is so controversial. In fact, it remains to be seen whether these companies will be allowed to continue to provide genetic information directly to the public. But, at least for now, the opportunity is there. Read more about DNA testing for health…
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