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If you’ve ever wanted to learn a little more about your genetic background, Prime Day 2020 could be your ticket to discounts on AncestryDNA and 23andMe test kits. If last year’s sales are any indication, Prime members can expect to get great deals from either brand.
Although the kits differ in what they measure (more on that below), each will help you learn more about your background, health aptitudes, and any conditions you might want to look out for. Even if a general interest in genealogy and where you came from is good for that too.
Each kit is simple to use. Once it’s in the mail, you simply collect a saliva sample, send the kit to the company, and within a few weeks, you’ll receive an online report detailing your ancestry—as well as a bit of other useful information. you will
If the idea of matching your ancestry has piqued your interest, Prime Day 2020 is a great opportunity to join the DNA testing frenzy at a discount. Although Amazon has yet to release information on the exact date of Prime Day or the discounts offered, last year’s event should shed some light on what to expect. Below, you’ll find last year’s 23andMe and AncestryDNA deals.
Who is Prime DK?
The date of Prime Day changes each year, although it is usually held in mid-July. Last year’s sale took place from July 15 to 17 and lasted a total of 48 hours.
Who can participate in Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is open to all Prime subscribers. If you’re not an Amazon Prime member and want access to the sale, Amazon offers a free 30-day trial of Prime to new subscribers. We recommend signing up for a free trial right before the event.
Last year’s Prime Day deals from 23andMe and AncestryDNA:
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23andMe DNA Test, $99.99 (originally $199) [You saved $99.01]
When you submit a saliva sample through a 23andMe DNA test, you can receive over 125 personalized genetic reports—the most comprehensive genetic ancestry breakdown available.
Among the health reports, you’ll learn about health conditions you’re prone to, as well as carrier status reports for hereditary hearing loss, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, and at least 35 other genetic diseases.
23andMe also provides access to raw data from your DNA test, which may be useful in the future as more companies create products that are customized to your body.
Amazon
AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity Test, $49 (originally $99) [You saved $50]
AncestryDNA is the best-selling consumer DNA test. Not only does it tell you which country you are from, but it can also identify certain regions.
An AncestryDNA Basic Test gives you the story of your ancestors’ ancestry, mapping their travels around the world and providing information about what may have caused them to move from place to place. Its “DNA matching” feature can even potentially introduce you to relatives you didn’t know you had.
AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity Test + Genetic Traits, $69 (originally $119) [You saved $50]
In addition to getting the information available from genetic ethnicity testing at a lower price, this comprehensive kit allows you to dig deeper into 26 different personality traits. Your results show how your genes affect your personality traits.
James Brains
Home and Kitchen Reporter, Insider Opinions
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