5 great DNA kits to celebrate National DNA Day with—for you or your pet
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National DNA Day has arrived—commemorate the discovery of everyone's favorite double helix with a DNA test of your very own. At-home DNA tests can reveal information about your genetic origins and give you the tools to explore your heritage and ancestry. Not only are there DNA kits out there for people, you can also use similar services to learn about your pets.
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We've tested out plenty of DNA kits for people and pets and rounded up our favorites for you to peruse, from AncestryDNA's incredibly robust at-home system to great kits to earn more about your dog's ancestry.
DNA kits for you
1. AncestryDNA
AncestryDNA makes the best at-home DNA test we've tried. The large, user-friendly database will help you explore your results in depth, and you can also research and compile an extensive family tree based on the resources therein. Our editors have recommended Ancestry for a few years now, and today's a perfect day to try it out.
2. 23andMe Ancestry + Traits
23andMe offers popular DNA test kits that compared well to Ancestry's options—the biggest difference lies in the data each service has at its disposal. 23andMe's user database is a little smaller, meaning the pool it pulls from to help you piece together your heritage isn't as robust, but the results are extremely easy to navigate.
3. FamilyTreeDNA
We liked FamilyTreeDNA's kit when we tried it as well, thanks to its great family tree interface and the variety of tests available. While it suffers from 23andMe's smaller database, it's a very affordable option with robust ancestry options in the myOrigins field.
FamilyTreeDNA is actually offering up to $50 off of DNA kits for the holiday, so be sure to snag one before the day ends.
DNA kits for your pet
1. Wisdom Panel
Pet DNA kits can help you unravel your animal's ancestry, and possibly identify health markers and behavioral traits that can help you understand your furry friends. Wisdom Panel ranked highest in our roundup of the best DNA kits for your dog, thanks to its comprehensive database and detailed, illuminating results for the price.
2. Embark Breed & Heath Kit
While a little more expensive than Wisdom Panel's dog DNA kit, Embark has similarly robust features, including a fantastic database. You can use the code DOGDNA to get up to $60 off and free shipping.
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