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DNA Testing · 4 min read

Best DNA Test Deals for Black Friday (2026)

Learn which DNA test brands usually offer the strongest Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts, what counts as a real deal, and how to compare sales without overbuying.

Angela Natividad · Nov 17, 2021
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DNA Testing · 4 min read

Grandparent Paternity Testing

See how far a DNA test can go in finding your blood relatives — we cover whether genetic testing can prove grandparent status and what to expect from the results.

Cristine Santander · Nov 11, 2021
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DNA Testing · 5 min read

What Is DNA Painter? Tools, Uses, and Limits

DNA Painter provides chromosome mapping, shared-cM, family-tree, and relationship-hypothesis tools for genetic genealogy. Learn what data each tool needs and where its conclusions stop.

Ada Sandoval · Sep 27, 2021
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DNA Testing · 6 min read

What Are RNA and DNA and Are They Different?

RNA and DNA are often mentioned together, but they play very different roles in your cells. Here's how they compare and why both matter for genetics.

Ada Sandoval · Sep 10, 2021
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DNA Testing · 8 min read

Most Common Genetic Disorders In Humans

Some genetic diseases can happen to anyone. We have identified the 15 most common genetic disorders. Find out what these conditions are and how to handle them.

Cristine Santander · Jul 27, 2021
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DNA Testing · 4 min read

Are Bad Teeth Hereditary?

Your genes affect how your teeth look — they may be to blame if you have crooked teeth. Read more about the connection between bad teeth and genes here.

Ada Sandoval · Jul 20, 2021
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DNA Testing · 4 min read

Are Crooked Teeth Genetic?

If your parents have a crooked smile, can they pass them on to you? Let's find out if crooked teeth are genetic and whether there's anything you can do about them.

Ada Sandoval · Jul 20, 2021
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DNA Testing · 3 min read

What Happened to Vitagene? (Discontinued)

Vitagene discontinued its DNA testing products in 2024. Here is what happened, what former customers should know, and which alternatives we recommend instead.

Angela Natividad · Mar 22, 2021