DNA Testing · 10 min read
What Causes Albinism?
Albinism is often caused by mutations or defects in the genes that control melanin production and distribution. These defects cause a heavily reduced amount
Will Hunter · Oct 4, 2023
DNA Testing · 4 min read
Are Our Personality Traits Genetic?
Personality can feel carved in stone, especially when you struggle with shyness or worry. Yet science shows your traits sit on a sliding scale, shaped by both genes and experience.
Will Hunter · Sep 28, 2023
DNA Testing · 3 min read
How is Your Hair Color Determined By Genetics?
Your hair acts like a fiber-thin canvas. Tiny pigment packets inside every strand decide whether you show off raven waves, strawberry curls, or ash-blonde
Will Hunter · Sep 27, 2023
DNA Testing · 6 min read
Is Heterochromia Genetic? Types, Symptoms, and Complications
Noticing two different eye colors - especially in a newborn - can be both beautiful and confusing. If you've found yourself asking, "Is this normal?", here's what to know.
Katrina Canlas · Aug 29, 2023
DNA Testing · 7 min read
What Does the GenePlaza DNA Test Tell You?
Aside from our personal experience, we also scanned hundreds of GenePlaza reviews. Here are some of the most common comments we read:
Cristine Santander · Jul 26, 2023
DNA Testing · 5 min read
TellMeGen Review (2026): Is It Worth It for Health and Ancestry?
TellMeGen covers 400+ traits including pharmacogenetics, carrier screening, and ancestry from 50+ reference populations starting around EUR99. It fits best if you want broad health-plus-ancestry coverage and do not need the polish of 23andMe.
Cristine Santander · Jul 19, 2023
DNA Testing · 3 min read
Can You Get a DNA Test Done for Free?
While you can get free DNA tests, there are some limitations that you need to know; they're also not the best in most cases. Learn more about it here.
Will Hunter · Jul 11, 2023
DNA Testing · 4 min read
23andMe vs. Ancestry (2026)
AncestryDNA is the stronger buy for relatives, records, and family trees. 23andMe is the stronger buy when health reporting is part of the goal. Both start at $99.
Ada Sandoval · May 24, 2023
DNA Testing · 3 min read
Is 23andme Accurate?
Genetic testing can feel like magic, but the science behind 23andMe is both precise and imperfect. We compare which results you can bank on and where the limits still matter.
Ada Sandoval · Mar 13, 2023
DNA Testing · 7 min read
Is Autism Genetic?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects about 1 in 36 children in the U.S. For many families, this diagnosis brings a wave of questions: Why did this happen?
Ada Sandoval · Mar 10, 2023