What Else Can I Do With My DNA Test Results?

DNAIn addition to the information you received from 23andMe, Family Tree DNA, or AncestryDNA about your ancestry, there is a wealth of additional information still within in your DNA.  Below (in alphabetical order) are some of the most popular and well-known tools for wringing every last bit of information out of your raw data, and maximizing the cost of your DNA test.  Please note that I have not used or verified all of these apps; always use caution when providing information to an unknown recipient.

Apps, Extensions, Programs, and Websites:

  • 23++ (http://23pp.david-web.co.uk/about/) (FREE) – An extension for the Google Chrome web browser that adds additional functionality to the 23andMe website. The extension especially adds a number of features to Relative Finder.
  • 529andYou (http://goo.gl/FQSiwW) (FREE) – An extension for the Google Chrome web browser that works with 23andMe’s Family Inheritance: Advanced tool (found under Ancestry Labs or, in the new beta website design, under My Results, Ancestry Tools) to collect information about DNA matches.  The information, which includes shared segment data, is stored in a local database on your computer.
  • David Pike’s Utilities (http://www.math.mun.ca/~dapike/FF23utils) (FREE) – A comprehesive suite of tools for analyzing raw data, including searching for Runs of Homozygosity (ROHs), searching for shared DNA in two files, and several advanced phasing tools.
  • DNAGedcom (http://www.dnagedcom.com) (FREE) – A suite of tools for 23andMe and Family Tree DNA customers.  Users can download their matches, shared segments, and other data into a handy spreadsheet for further analysis.
  • DNAMatch4iPad (http://www.dnamatch4ipad.com) ($) – A app for the iPad that is an “alternative to the use of conventional spreadsheets for the processing of autosomal DNA data.” Users download their match data from one of the testing companies in the form of a .CSV file and upload it to DNAMatch4iPad.
  • GEDmatch (http://gedmatch.com/) (FREE) – A powerful suite of tools for 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and Family Tree DNA raw data.  Users can compare their DNA to everyone else in the database or to a specific individual in the database, or perform numerous admixture analyses, phase their DNA, and much more.
  • Genes & Us (http://www.genesand.us)  (FREE) – A website for 23andMe users to “combine their genomes in order to better understand what disease risks most affect their family.”  For example, a mother and father can link their 23andMe accounts to the site and determine the possible combinations for their children’s DNA.  Appears to work with 23andMe’s new API offering.
  • Genetic Genealogy Tools (http://www.y-str.org) (FREE) – An impressive and ever-growing list of advanced tools for analyzing raw data, including an X-DNA Relationship Path Finder, Ancestral Cousin Marriages, Autosomal Segment Analyzer, a DNA Cleaner, a SNP Extractor, My-Health, and many more!  A terrific resource from Felix Jeyareuben Chandrakumar, an Australian software professional.
  • Genetic Genie (http://geneticgenie.org/) (FREE) – A tool that analyzes your 23andMe results to perform a methylation gene analysis (“Methylation Analysis”).  The site also provides a tool for a “Detox Profile” which looks for defects in the Cytochrome P450 detox enzymes.  The site uses the 23andme API, so users can link their 23andMe account to the service.
  • Genetrainer (https://www.genetrainer.com/) ($) – Users of 23andMe and Family Tree DNA can link their results to the Genetrainer service, which will then provide you with training plans and exercises personalized to the user.
  • HIR Search (http://hirs.snpology.com) (FREE) – Once your raw data is entered in the database, you can find HIRs (half-identical regions) that you share with others in the database.
  • Imputation Tools (http://mathgen.stats.ox.ac.uk/impute/impute_v2.html) and (http://faculty.washington.edu/browning/beagle/b4.html) (FREE) – Sometimes you find a SNP in the literature that isn’t tested by any of the big testing companies.  Imputation allows you to determine the most probable genotype for that SNP based on the surrounding SNPs and a database of known sequencing results (such as the 1000 Genomes data).  IMPUTE2, for example, is a computer program for phasing observed genotypes and imputing missing genotypes.  See more about IMPUTE2 here, including a link to a script to convert your 23andMe raw data to a useable form.  BEAGLE4 is similarly performs genotype calling, genotype phasing, imputation of ungenotyped markers, and identity-by-descent segment detection.  Learn how to use BEAGLE4 here.
  • Interpretome (http://esquilax.stanford.edu/) (FREE) – A collection of tools for analyzing 23andMe raw data using only a web browser (i.e., raw data is not uploaded).  The tools include an admixture analysis, health information, and a Neanderthal calculator.
  • Livewello (https://livewello.com) ($19.95) – Livewello generates health reports from Raw Data issued by labs including: 23andMe, AncestryDNA, Gene By Gene, National Geographic, BioCore, FamilyTreeDNA. For a 1- time fee of $19:95, users keep their accounts for life and get free App updates.
  • Minor Allele Program (http://www.ianlogan.co.uk/23andme/23andMe_index2.htm) (FREE) – A tool to identify rare SNPs in your 23andMe or Family Tree DNA raw data.  My own results are available here.
  • mtDNA Haplogroup Analysis (http://dna.jameslick.com/mthap/) (FREE) – A terrific tool for predicting your maternal haplogroup using a variety of formats, including 23andMe raw data.
  • NAT2PRED (http://nat2pred.rit.albany.edu) (FREE) – a tool for inferring human N-acetyltransferase-2 (NAT2) enzymatic phenotype from NAT2 genotype.  In other words, a tool for predicting the function of your NAT2 enzyme (either slow, rapid, or intermediate) based on your DNA.  The NAT2 enzyme is involved in activating and deactivating arylamine and hydrazine drugs and carcinogens, among other things.
  • Promethease (https://promethease.com/ondemand) ($5) – Analyze your 23andMe, Family Tree DNA, or AncestryDNA raw data and build a report based on SNPedia. Reports contain information about health and ancestry as well as several other new options.  A sample report is here.
  • Segment Mapper (http://kittymunson.com/dna/SegmentMapper.php) (FREE) – A tool to show specific DNA segments in a graphic chromosome-style chart.  This is a clever and powerful “mapping” tool.  Learn more about the tool here.
  • SNPTips (http://snptips.5amsolutions.com/) (FREE) – A Firefox browser extension that allows 23andMe customers to access their SNP genotype information without logging into their 23andMe account or leave the webpage they are browsing.  Users can simply hover their mouse cursor over a SNP RSID on a webpage and, if that was tested by 23andMe, the SNPTips extension will provide a popup with the user’s genotype and some relevant links.
  • SPA (http://genetics.cs.ucla.edu/spa/index.html) (FREE) – Spatial Ancestry analysis (SPA) is a method for predicting ancestry or where an individual is from using the individual’s DNA. 23andMe users can download the software and analyze their results with this admixture tool.

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Did I miss anything?  Do you have any suggestions or comments regarding the programs listed above? Feel free to let me know in the comments below!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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130 Responses

  1. Tom Rogowski 24 September 2013 / 10:23 am

    All I can say Blaine is “thanks.” I’m aware of some of these and make use of them but boy do I have work to do today.

    • Blaine Bettinger 24 September 2013 / 10:28 am

      Glad you found the list helpful Tom! It’s amazing all the things we can do with our raw data. Let me know which you try!

    • D Sing 16 March 2016 / 12:19 pm

      Theres also. Atheltigen and diygenomics. The first one tells u about your body as related to training and inuries. The second cks for a host of diseases.

    • vas sri 26 December 2016 / 2:42 am

      Please add http://www.xcode.in to your list of sites. Xcode performs a saliva-based Genetic DNA Test and Genome Analysis. The genetic test empowers physicians, wellness professionals and individuals with the most validated, detaled diet reports, menu plans etc, that improves human health and quality of life.

  2. Name *Pat Layton 29 September 2013 / 7:10 pm

    After reading this I am overwhelmed. I had a DNA done with Ancestry and am waiting on results from 23 and me for my youngest adult son and myself.

    • Frank 8 March 2015 / 9:29 am

      Pat you can actually use Livewello’s Gene App for both 23andMe and Ancestry DNA Raw Data. In fact Livewello generates health reports from Raw Data issued by almost any personal genetics lab in the world including: 23andMe, AncestryDNA, Gene By Gene, National Geographic, BioCore, FamilyTreeDNA. For a 1- time fee of $19:95, users keep their accounts for life and get free App updates.

      The App will give users their Health Report for 600,000 SNPs including those that research has directly correlated to certain diseases. Then, it attaches 12 resources for learning to each Gene. Each of these resources is designed to suit different learning styles. The Livewello Gene App
      comes with:

      A free search-able Gene Library with unlimited access to hundreds of unique free Health Reports users can install: https://livewello.com/snps/library

      A free search-able Health Conditions tool that gives users unlimited Gene Reports based on their health issues: https://livewello.com/gwas

      ~A Sandbox tool for creating an unlimited number of customized Health Reports:
      https://livewello.com/snps/sandbox

      ~ A Lifestyle Data App to guide you in your Lifestyle Changes:
      https://livewello.com/data-apps/review_app?name=lifestyle-data-app

      Source: https://www.facebook.com/notes/livewello/using-your-23andme-and-ancestry-raw-data-for-health-purposes-why-is-livewellos-g/947138665297355

      • sa 23 August 2016 / 11:39 pm

        I paid the $19.95 for livewello and it looks like I now need a paid subscription to view more than 80% of the results. very disappointed

        • Lorrie D 22 March 2017 / 9:26 am

          I just looked at livewello and it does explain what is included and what/why there are subscriptions reports for a fee. This information is found at Health Reports Tool under the Genetics tab on the homepage.
          I think the info provided for $20 might be worth it since it sounds like they are providing you the information that was not processed through 23andme. Ie ALZ. “As long as a SNP has an rsID and Minor Allele, LiveWello will generate a gene report for you. The reason for this feature is that people should really have all the information about ALL the genes in their raw data not just some of them. “

  3. Blaine Bettinger 29 September 2013 / 8:52 pm

    Pat – don’t be overwhelmed! These tools and sites are all optional, and you don’t need to use them to gain plenty of information about your ancestry from your results.

  4. Kathleen 12 October 2013 / 1:53 pm

    Thanks for the list, but one correction: DNAMatch4iPad is not free.

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  9. yvesvdv 13 February 2014 / 10:38 am

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    • Fifi 13 September 2016 / 3:15 pm

      I used Nutrahacker and confirmed that I have a problem with myacin class antibiotics including streptomycin and neomycin, and this is most likely the cause of my hearing loss, starting with neomycin ear drops as a child. The test is expensive ($149) but for someone who found out through running my 23andme results through the Sterling’s App and found out I have a problem metabolizing and detoxifying most medications, it is cheap considering how much hearing aids and doctor visits cost and the harm I have suffered by using medications and medical and food additives that I do not metabolize and detoxify-tolerate. It is worth this amount to to me prevent the harm done to me by the chemicals I found out I do not tolerate.

      • ALD 13 December 2016 / 1:41 am

        Hi! Which SNPs could you tell this from? I think this might be the similar case for me. I know I have some degree of MTHFR mutation and also lost my hearing due to antibiotics from ear infections as a baby. It certainly would be great to know as much information as possible! Hearing aids and doctors visits are definitely not fun and I definitely want to avoid as much damage as possible!!! Thanks!!!

      • ALD 13 December 2016 / 2:37 am

        I actually just used Sterling’s App to find out that I am +/+ for the Neomycin SNP. I really hope in the future that all babies are gene tested as soon as they’re born so that doctors know what to prescribe and how to treat different issues.

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  16. Jon 22 August 2014 / 7:17 pm

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    • John 18 May 2017 / 2:15 pm

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  17. florence 19 September 2014 / 4:48 pm

    APP UPDATE!!!
    Livewello’s web based Application will now accept Raw Data from almost any personal genomics company in the world.
    As long as a Gene is in your Raw Data, with the Minor Allele and rsID, Livewello will generate your Gene Report with it for you. Here are some of its New Features:

    1) A Standard Gene Variance Report:
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    METHYLATION REPORT: https://livewello.com/snps/library?action=preview&index=899200&for=demo

    3) A Health Conditions Tool to help you find and generate your results on Genes associated with certain Health Conditions based on research studies: https://livewello.com/gwas

    EXAMPLES: HYPOTHYROIDISM GENES: https://livewello.com/snps/library?action=preview&index=335986&for=demo

    ULCERATIVE COLITIS GENES: https://livewello.com/snps/library?action=preview&index=186332&for=martin.dawson.606
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    4) A SNP Sandbox Tool used to create Gene reports based on a Gene Name or any combination of SNPs: https://livewello.com/snps/sandbox
    How -To Video for 23andMe users:

    How -To Video for other Personal Genomics Co. users: http://bit.ly/1ofh3tC
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    AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, ADHD, BIPOLAR, MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER, & SCHIZOPHRENIA GENES: https://livewello.com/snps/library?action=preview&index=379628&for=johnadams

    5) A Personal Health Management Tool that helps you manage your
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    6) Data Apps for keeping track your other Lab test results: https://livewello.com/data-apps

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    Questions? Go to https://livewello.com/contact-us

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  21. Jenn 18 December 2014 / 6:45 pm

    Why is it that the 23&me data is so widely used and Ancestry data so little? I’ve done the Ancestry one and really don’t want to pay for yet another one but I’m limited in the tools that are available for analysis.

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  24. Steve 16 February 2015 / 9:10 am

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  25. Steve 16 February 2015 / 9:12 am

    If you have MTHFR, here’s a site that is associated with Dr. Ben Lynch and analyzes 23andme raw data: http://mthfrsupport.com

  26. Deb 17 February 2015 / 9:53 am

    Hi. I had two 23andme failed tests – not enough DNA in my saliva!! I was doing the test mainly for health reasons so got my test done through genebygene.com and have been able to successfully download my raw data to livewello. But, although genebygene is a parent company of Family Tree DNA and uses the same technology, Family Tree DNA won’t accept my raw data from them – I would have to pay to have another gene test done to access any ancestry information. Does anyone know a company that would let me download my raw data from genebygene so I can get something similar to 23andme or ancestry.com?
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  30. Bruce Esposito 23 March 2015 / 10:19 am

    Maybe I don’t get it, but LiveWello is just an awful site for a non-medical user. It gives you a very detailed report that is very difficult to understand by a layman like me. I guess if you are a researcher it would be great, but I feel like it was a waste of money for me. It just don’t know how to use it.

    Promethease on the other hand was much easier to understand and helpful. It simplified each item and then linked to the detailed studies/reports. It was also a lot cheaper and seemed to have all of the same data that LiveWello had. It just doesn’t look as “polished” as LiveWello, but you can’t judge a book by its cover.

    For a basic user just wanting to see how their DNA relates to their health I would not waste my money with LiveWello, but would go with Promethease.

    • Steve Bauman 20 October 2017 / 10:17 am

      Thanks, this was helpful, I will skip this company/service. I was leery to start as their website is in Nigeria – and required a CC…you cannont use PayPay or a pre-paid card. Caveat Emptor.

  31. Rose 3 April 2015 / 5:24 pm

    I was wondering if someone could check and see if SNPTips works anymore.
    It might just be my computer, but there is no option to upload 23 and me results to Eupedia or SNPTips.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  32. Kat 4 April 2015 / 8:02 am

    I got my own and my partners DNA profile through 23andme. I then managed to get an additional report from NutraHacker – which was really useful (the Complete Gene Mutation Report). HOWEVER, I can’t seem to get this report from NutraHacker for my partner; it keeps bringing up my report again (we’re both registered under my name on the 23andme website). Any ideas of what to do?

  33. Astrogoth 11 April 2015 / 2:18 am

    Is there a free Neanderthal percentage calculator for an Ancestry.com DNA file?

  34. Steve 11 April 2015 / 8:08 am

    I heard on a podcast that 23andme’s data captures telomere length, and that it is in the raw data. Anyone know how to recover that?

  35. George Fanucci 12 May 2015 / 9:44 am

    Blaine, Thank you for your thoroughly useful blog – the best Genetic Genealogy blog I’ve yet found.

    I discovered your blog as soon as I began doing some armchair research (on my iPad) to find out more about DNA and Genealogy. My college-age kids knew that I have been doing Genealogy for our extended family, in my spare time, for over a decade. So, they gave me a 23andMe kit for my birthday, and I began voraciously reading everything I could find to get up-to-speed on this subject. As soon as I got my results from 23andMe (which took about five weeks) I ran it thru Promethease.com and then spent a few dozen hours reading even more.
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    • Blaine Bettinger 12 May 2015 / 9:55 am

      Thank you George! And I look forward to reading more at your blog! Best of luck!

  36. Kat 21 May 2015 / 4:18 pm

    I have been trying to get an ethnicity DNA test done through ancestry.com since the end of Dec. I just found out today that my 3rd test failed again and I had to order another new test. My test fails at the genome phase every time. I understand there is a small percentage of people that don’t shed enough cells to be tested. Any ideas on how I can enhance my chances of getting a good test?

  37. Larry Baker 13 June 2015 / 3:36 pm

    You have provided invaluable tools to help me with 23andme.

    However, can you please advise me on how I can download the DNA data from genebase.com for use by FTDNA?

    Thank you…………LB

  38. Betty 30 June 2015 / 9:00 am

    I’m wondering if you have worked with “Genebase” ? It’s a company based in Canada. I had my mtDNA done there and received my Haplogroup of T2b from them.

  39. Smart Alec 2 July 2015 / 2:30 pm

    “tools for wringing every last bit of information out of your raw data, and maximizing the cost of your DNA test.”
    Any tips on how I can maximize the value of my DNA test, versus it’s cost?
    🙂

  40. Mike 7 July 2015 / 3:19 am

    Hi
    you can generate SNPedia links from your 23andMe raw data with this new service (of course for free): https://snpedialinks.org

    Mike

  41. aaron cruwins 2 August 2015 / 12:13 pm

    My favorite tool for interpreting raw data for health and fitness is DNA Doctor, which is the only tool I know which is available as android and IOS app. the website is http://www.biostatushealth.com/dnadoctor/

  42. Ana 13 September 2015 / 8:47 am

    There is one another worth to try; http://www.genoomy.com, coupon code; REDDIT1.
    You upload Your genome from 23andme and informations about SNPs are colored and described for You. There is an option to filter or segregate by different values (p-value, OR etc.)

  43. Bill Berit 14 September 2015 / 9:47 am

    Is there anything for MYHERITAGE.COM and RAW text file data?
    I have the RAW file from ancestry, but want to use it in my MYHeritage.com family tree. Is this possible?
    BB

    • Ana 14 September 2015 / 9:57 am

      You mean raw data from genome test? If You send it to [email protected] we can try put in into genoomy.com and send You results. Greeds

    • Erin Van Zante 7 June 2016 / 3:53 pm

      My heritage is finally offering free matching with uploads from ancestry. Already uploaded mine- still waiting- they are sending out emails when software (?) is ready. 🙂

  44. Melinda 22 September 2015 / 7:01 pm

    An additional free tool that I find invaluable is Genome Mate Pro. You can find it here: http://genomemate.org/

  45. pedro 20 October 2015 / 3:26 pm

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  46. Cosmo 21 October 2015 / 8:30 pm

    Project Infinome offers a free genomic search engine that links your 23andMe data to millions of research papers on the genes you care about. Check it out.

    http://www.infino.me/genetics

  47. Genomapp 26 November 2015 / 10:10 am

    Hello! Genomapp is a new app (iOS and Android) that analyzes your 23andMe genetic test to give you the maximum information of your DNA.

    http://genomapp.com/download/

    When you submit your raw data file to Genomapp you obtain a report which associates your genotype with a list of conditions. The report contains different categories such as complex diseases (cancer, Alzheimer, Parkinson…), monogenic diseases, inherited conditions, drugs response and traits.

    Genomapp features a demo mode (no registration required) that allows users to fully test the app for free. The reports are available for less than 5 euro.

    You can see some screenshots in this video:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SCqVn-24yw?rel=0&w=560&h=315%5D

  48. JJBodamer 5 December 2015 / 5:56 pm

    How about an update on this list, e.g. I just noticed YFull and wondered what it is about?

  49. Tom Ballard ND 25 January 2016 / 10:15 am

    Natural DNA Solutions (www.naturaldnasolutions.com) offers the the only comprehensive genetic report that 1. Covers 1400 genes. 2.. Lists homozygous and heterozygous SNPs with their functional description so the doctor/patient does not to look them up. 3. Suggests testing and lifestyle solutions for optimizing your genetic potential. 4. Prioritizes SNPs that are the most-likely source of health problems.
    Tom Ballard, ND

  50. Valarie 22 March 2016 / 8:46 pm

    I have raw dna from Gene for Good on Facebook. No site will allow me to upload and compare my dna with those on their site. If you figure out away please let me know. 🙂

    • IMPROBABLE GIRL 28 May 2016 / 7:09 pm

      You can use GFG data with promethease and Livewello, genetic geanie seems to have changed their program somehow and results don’t show right, GFG staff do answer fb and email questions fairly well too

  51. S 7 May 2016 / 2:21 pm

    Thanks for this helpful list!

    Also, if people don’t want to pay for the original 23andme test, the Genes for Good study offers similar information through a spit test. However, you do have to complete a certain number of surveys first and be willing to have your (de-indentified) data used for reseach. https://genesforgood.sph.umich.edu/

    • Marz 26 May 2016 / 9:35 am

      So glad you passed on this information. I will try Genes for Good.

  52. Michelle DuBreuil 17 May 2016 / 1:10 am

    I obtaine DNA from a wax tissue sample from my father who passed some five years ago. A friend who works in a DNA lab obtained the DNA and we put it in a saliva kit, using a benign medium – but it was refused by Ancestry.com. I have the data file but they and 23andMe will not accept “third-party DNA results”.

    Any advice where I can send the iDat or genotype files to be uploaded so I can obtain his results? We celebrated when we got beautiful DNA from this formalin wax sample never imagining that the hard part would be getting the results uploaded to a database.

  53. Marz 26 May 2016 / 9:32 am

    codegen.eu is a great free site. LIVEWELLO sucks because after you pay $19.99 they only give you a small amount of information and ask you to pay another $5 per month for full access to your information and report. The site is full of people asking for health advice based on their genes and nobody at the helm providing answers to the questions. I told them I was disappointed that they gave very little information for the price I paid and they refused to cancel my account and give me a refund. You can get the same information and more for FREE via the other websites above.

    • Mark 31 March 2017 / 1:12 pm

      codegen is free and has tons of data, but it is poorly organized. Like drinking from a fire hose.

    • Ellen 9 August 2017 / 8:40 pm

      How do you save your Codegen report?

  54. John Lead 8 June 2016 / 11:30 am

    If you think IMPUTE2 and similar tools are too complicated (they are), you can also just go to http://www.impute.me and have it done auto-magically (plus several cutting-edge analysis tools available)

  55. Alyssa 28 July 2016 / 6:55 pm

    Thanks for this list. I’m always looking for new ways I can use my 23andMe raw data to learn more.
    One resource that’s missing from your list is an online holistic wellness company called Elevated Health Solutions. The website says that the owner of the business is certified as a clinical nutri-genomics expert. I sent her my Raw Data because I was worried about some of my SNP’s and mutations. She helped me to understand what each SNP meant and how to address the ones that could be helped. The report and suggestions she made to me have changed my quality of life. I feel like my old self again, which for me is incredible since I haven’t felt “well” for about 10 years now. What I’m happiest about is now the headaches and migraines that I used to suffer from daily for years occur only about once or twice a month now. I’m sure not everyone will have as great an experience with it as me, but I believe that it’s worth checking out.

    http://www.elevatedhealthsolutions.com

    • wolf max 3 April 2017 / 11:14 pm

      and with a name like ‘hacker’ in it, not good optics…

    • wolf max 3 April 2017 / 11:15 pm

      how much did she charge aka rate for that level of help?

  56. Jay 19 August 2016 / 5:17 pm

    Great article! You should add the free genetics tool from Found My Fitness. It is like Promethease but also provides applicable health tips based off your personal genetics.

    https://www.foundmyfitness.com/genetics/1

  57. Tom Ballard, ND 31 August 2016 / 2:01 pm

    I think it’s useful to have a number of resources for converting DNA raw data into useful health information. The problem is that when a report focuses too narrowly, say for instance only on MTHFR or “Alzheimer’s genes”, or detoxification pathways, then the patient misses a significant amount of important information related to their health.

    In addition, if the report only lists SNPs and doesn’t discuss lifestyle fixes such as nutrition, supplements, detoxification, and activity, then we’re missing an opportunity to optimize genetic/enzyme function. Right now the field is littered with companies that are potentially hurting patients by not presenting a comprehensive picture. It’s analogous to the old days when we only reported total cholesterol and not LDL, HDL, VLDL, etc. Knowing the whole scope of genetic presentation allows for a much more accurate and individualized treatment plan.

    The only service offering comprehensive genetic health reports and treatment options is Natural DNA Solutions.

  58. David 8 September 2016 / 4:01 pm

    HAS THIS INFO CHANGED WITH THE NEW CHIP 23ANDME OFFERS FOR THEIR REPORTS IN 2016? WILL THIS BE UPDATED?

  59. Fifi 13 September 2016 / 8:10 pm

    I have done 23andme and used several sites to analyze my data getting so much info. I would like to try some of the sites listed here but how do I know which sites do not sell my data or divulge my identity or private results and information?

  60. Tim 24 October 2016 / 1:42 pm

    Want to get some extra mileage out of your 23andMe data? Try DNA based dating!
    DNA Romance is online dating based on your SNPs, they accept 23andMe data so you don’t need a second DNA test http://www.dnaromance.com

  61. Erin Van Zante 7 November 2016 / 11:51 pm

    DNA.land is cool, they also will reformat your file to 23&me, so you can do more.

  62. Tom Ballard, ND 10 November 2016 / 8:38 am

    From my experience of utilizing DNA in my office over the past 3 years, I find it troublesome how many doctors and patients are relying on a limited number of genes, most commonly methylation. We are made up of a complex network of genes that produce proteins and enzymes. Methylation, for example, does not work alone. it is effected by protein production, trans-sulfuration, vitamin B12, toxic metals, and many other factors. So, when you focus so narrowly, you’re bound to miss important health factors. Natural DNA Solutions (www.naturaldnasolutions.com) develops a genetic health report based on 1400 genes, including a description of gene function, and treatment options for optimizing gene function – and therefor optimizing health.

    • Justin Stressman 17 April 2017 / 2:59 am

      Please don’t spam your quackery here. 🙂

      “Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of pseudoscientific, alternative medicine that employs an array of practices branded as “natural”, “non-invasive”, and as promoting “self-healing.” The ideology and methods of naturopathy are based on vitalism and self-healing, rather than evidence-based medicine. Naturopathic practitioners generally recommend against modern medical practices, including but not limited to medical testing, drugs, vaccinations, and surgery. Instead, study and practice are focused on unscientific notions, often leading naturopathic doctors to diagnoses and treatments that have no factual merit.

      Naturopathic medicine is considered by the medical profession to be ineffective and possibly harmful, raising ethical issues about its practice. In addition to accusations from the medical community, such as the American Cancer Society, naturopaths and naturopathic doctors have repeatedly been accused of being charlatans and practicing quackery. Over the years, many practitioners of naturopathic medicine have been found criminally liable in the courts of law around the world. In some countries, it is a criminal offense for naturopaths and naturopathic doctors to label themselves as medical professionals.

      Naturopathic doctors are actively pushing for more recognition in the U.S. and Canada.”

  63. Brad W 2 February 2017 / 12:26 am

    couple friends are working on a social media app that uses genetic traits to connect people – for those interested in more entertaining uses of your data, I think they’re still accepting beta testers @ vrntapp.com

  64. Ali H 7 February 2017 / 4:45 pm

    Has anyone used DNA Tribes?(http://www.dnatribes.com/)
    If so what do you think about this service?

  65. Tom Ballard 8 February 2017 / 6:43 am

    Haven’t used it. Ancestry only. No health information that I could see.
    The advantage of 23andme and sometimes Ancestry.com is that third-party genetic health report providers use their raw data to generate a health report.
    For instance, http://www.naturalDNASolutions.com takes 23andme and Ancestry.com raw data and turns it into a 140+ page health report including actions you can take to improve your gene expression.

    • Justin Stressman 17 April 2017 / 3:01 am

      Please don’t spam your quackery here. ?

      “Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of pseudoscientific, alternative medicine that employs an array of practices branded as “natural”, “non-invasive”, and as promoting “self-healing.” The ideology and methods of naturopathy are based on vitalism and self-healing, rather than evidence-based medicine. Naturopathic practitioners generally recommend against modern medical practices, including but not limited to medical testing, drugs, vaccinations, and surgery. Instead, study and practice are focused on unscientific notions, often leading naturopathic doctors to diagnoses and treatments that have no factual merit.

      Naturopathic medicine is considered by the medical profession to be ineffective and possibly harmful, raising ethical issues about its practice. In addition to accusations from the medical community, such as the American Cancer Society, naturopaths and naturopathic doctors have repeatedly been accused of being charlatans and practicing quackery. Over the years, many practitioners of naturopathic medicine have been found criminally liable in the courts of law around the world. In some countries, it is a criminal offense for naturopaths and naturopathic doctors to label themselves as medical professionals.

      Naturopathic doctors are actively pushing for more recognition in the U.S. and Canada.”

      (From the WikiPedia article on Naturopathy.)

  66. Sondra 24 February 2017 / 8:31 am

    Genomate Pro is a great tool for working with atDNA

  67. John 7 March 2017 / 4:45 pm

    You should http://www.impute.me as well…. It seems like the most comprehensive health info from genetics.

  68. Sorry, there are no measures of dispersion — the yields don’t come from sampling but from comparing the total cotton harvest to the estimates for total acres planted to cotton.I fully agree, it’s hard to draw conclusions from the yield figures, except obvious ones like the ones I drew for A.P.:yields going down is ugly the rise in yields does not correspond to the spread of Bt cotton (it started 8 years before Bt cotton became popular)

  69. Mark93 7 June 2017 / 9:43 am

    Hello, do you allow guest posting on thegeneticgenealogist.com ? 🙂 Let me know on my email

  70. Tim 10 June 2017 / 5:36 pm

    DNA Romance uses your genes to inform our matchmaking algorithm.
    It’s online dating based on science and it’s currently free to try https://www.dnaromance.com
    *Now accepting raw DNA data from AncestryDNA, 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA, and MyHeritage

  71. Aubri 19 June 2017 / 6:01 pm

    Is there another site like Gedmatch.com that will help me find more family members who tested on different platforms? I tested on Ancestry, and would love other free sources to match raw DNA for possible relatives.

  72. dewbug 29 June 2017 / 11:41 am

    Does anyone know if you can upload raw data from Ancestry and 23andme to Livewello after paying only the $19.95? I had ancestry dna done over a year ago but wasn’t aware there was a raw data file. So, I had a 23andme DNA done a couple of months ago. I have uploaded my raw data file from 23ndme to Livewello, and got all my reports from it. Just today, I found out there is a raw data file from Ancestry DNA, so I have downloaded it to my PC. But, I can’t find where I can upload it to 23andme without creating a new profile and paying another $19.95.

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  75. Greg Simkins 23 August 2017 / 8:11 am

    Hi Blaine,
    Thank you for great input. I would suggest that you correct this phrase: “the most popular and well-known tools for wringing every last bit of information out of your raw data, and maximizing the cost of your DNA test.” Rather than maximizing the cost, I think you meant to say maximizing the utility, or making the most of the cost, etc.

    I am surprised that you omitted Genome Mate Pro (getgmp.com). I use this free application daily.

    Another site I found early on was Dr. Amy Yasko’s methylation analysis tool. See https://www.knowyourgenetics.com/

  76. Sarah 1 October 2017 / 8:20 pm

    There is a Google Play app called Genomapp that you can use your Ancestry raw dna file with. It tells you about diseases and other health related things that you have a higher risk of having. It’s not super descriptive though unfortunately.

  77. Tom Ballard 13 October 2017 / 1:41 am

    “Genetic Health Reports” a comprehensive review of companies offering genetic health information is available at Amazon as a book or a Kindle. It also discusses who benefits from genetic testing and how doctors can best integrate genetic testing in clinical practice.

  78. Bonnie Wright 26 October 2017 / 2:47 pm

    Great info. Would love to see this updated!

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