DNA tests are the hottest Christmas gifts of the season, and there’s still time to get one on sale

Maren Estrada

As was the case during last year’s big holiday shopping season, DNA tests are among the hottest gifts of Christmas 2018. These nifty little tests couldn’t be easier to take and they offer people all sorts of insights into their ancestral backgrounds. Some DNA tests also inform people of various genetic health risks, which can obviously be helpful. There are a bunch of popular DNA tests that are still on sale on Amazon at deep discounts, and they’ll be delivered in time for Christmas. That includes best-sellers like the AncestryDNA: Genetic Testing Ethnicity kit and the 23andMe DNA Test – Ancestry Personal Genetic Service kit.

AncestryDNA: Genetic Testing Ethnicity

  • The #1 selling consumer DNA test, with millions of people who’ve made over 1 billion family connections.*

  • Only AncestryDNA can estimate your origins to more than 350 regions around the world.*

  • Get 2x more geographic detail than any other test.*

  • AncestryDNA is the only DNA test that provides the recent migration paths of your ancestors, and the stories behind their journeys.*

  • *Substantiated by AncestryDNA, May 2018 report. WARNING: AncestryDNA highly discourages the purchase of our DNA kit from unauthorized resellers. To ensure the best experience and service, please purchase directly from AncestryDNA Official. DNA kits that are fraudulently purchased and then resold through Amazon may be deactivated by AncestryDNA, and may not be eligible for a refund.

AncestryDNA: Genetic Testing Ethnicity: $59.00

23andMe DNA Test – Ancestry Personal Genetic Service

  • Easy-to-use at-home kit, no membership required. Personalized ancestry reports based on your DNA ready in about 6-8 weeks.

  • 150+ ancestry regions worldwide broken down to the 0.1%. Discover when different ancestries were introduced into your DNA.

  • Learn even more than your ancestral regions – discover your ancient ancestry and trace their migration with just one DNA test

  • First consumer DNA test to offer a breakdown of your ancestry with results becoming more refined as our database continues to grow

  • Subject to 23andMe’s Terms of Service at 23andme.com/tos and Privacy Statement at 23andme.com/privacy

23andMe DNA Test - Ancestry Personal Genetic Service - includes 150+ Ancestral Regions, DNA Rel…: $67.99

AncestryDNA: Genetic Testing Ethnicity + Traits

  • The #1 selling consumer DNA test, with millions of people who’ve made over 1 billion family connections.*

  • New AncestryDNA Traits lets you learn, compare, and share discoveries about 18 of your most interesting personal traits.

  • Get 2x more geographic detail than any other test.*

  • AncestryDNA is the only DNA test that provides the recent migration paths of your ancestors, and the stories behind their journeys.*

  • *Substantiated by AncestryDNA, May 2018 report. WARNING: AncestryDNA highly discourages the purchase of our DNA kit from unauthorized resellers. To ensure the best experience and service, please purchase directly from AncestryDNA Official. DNA kits that are fraudulently purchased and then resold through Amazon may be deactivated by AncestryDNA, and may not be eligible for a refund.

AncestryDNA: Genetic Testing Ethnicity + Traits: $69.00

23andMe DNA Test – Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service

  • Includes Ancestry Service PLUS more than 85 DNA-based online reports on Genetic Health Risks*, Carrier Status*, Wellness & Traits with just one test

  • Before purchasing, review important information at 23andme.com/test-info

  • Subject to 23andMe’s Terms of Service at 23andme.com/tos and Privacy Statement at 23andme.com/about/privacy

  • Accurate, reliable reports developed and designed through a rigorous process by world-class scientists and medical experts

  • Provide a saliva sample using our at-home kit and send it back. No additional lab fee required. Results ready in about 6-8 weeks

23andMe DNA Test - Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service - includes reports on Health, Wel…: $139.00

MyHeritage DNA Test Kit – Ancestry & Ethnicity Genetic Testing

  • Discover your ancestry and find relatives you never knew existed on both your maternal and paternal sides.

  • Get a detailed ethnicity breakdown with the most comprehensive list of ethnicities in the industry: 42 regions, including 7 East Asian regions.

  • Simple DNA test kit with a cheek swab – takes only 2 minutes to complete.

  • Huge global database enables you to get worldwide DNA Matches.

  • Affordable price – includes access to test results. Uses the highest technological standards.

MyHeritage DNA Test Kit - Ancestry & Ethnicity Genetic Testing: $59.00

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