Minitoots Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Where's the best place to get a dna test to find out your genetic heritage? I just saw this video and am inspired to find out my ancestry. https://instagram.com/p/BS-wkiuBcpJ/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Jeremy Kyle Show... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Beat me to it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Seriously, though, here's government info including a list of officially recognised organisations, among them King's.https://www.gov.uk/get-dna-test Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I did mine via Ancestry. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Isn't there a difference between getting a report on genetic heritage and finding out whether or not two specific people are related?I'd have thought the former would be more complicated, more expensive, and done by commercial companies?Sorry crossed post with above. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Superdrug sell them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minitoots Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Thanks for the interesting mix of replies so far...This is the sort of genetic ancestry test I meant - they usually seem to be about ?80 but I was wondering if some are more accurate than others. https://www.ancestry.co.uk/dna/?s_kwcid=ethnicity+testing+dna&gclid=COyW-rmdxNMCFUVmGwodfasBiw&o_xid=64490&o_lid=64490&o_sch=Paid+Search+Non+Brand#dnaFaqWrap Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've read that different firms give different "readings", thought that could be something do with the way they present the information. I think there are different price categories, the more expensive ones being more precise in their information. Why not do a search of Which? and other consumer societies before you spend your money. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Ancestry has a special offer on at the moment Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1129776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 www.23andme.com is the other big one floating around at the moment... apparently gives you more of an insight on genetic traits and stuff.My mum did an ancestry one not so long ago and was a bit disappointed with the level of information received. Of course all of these services depend on more and more people contributing to give more comparisons. Suppose it depends how deep you want to delve. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1130076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Ancestry found me several relatives, which was interesting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1130133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 How did they find you relatives? Do you have to say you are willing to be contacted in your application? I would have thought privacy rules would prevent information from being passed on usually. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1130281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Part of their terms and conditions, I believe. They can locate relatives who've also had their DNA done via Ancestry. It's then up to you if you wish further contact. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/150815-where-to-get-genetic-ancestry-dna-test/#findComment-1130302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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