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By nature, Black Friday is a day that's very much about materialism. Consumers flood stores and online sites in search of deals on tech, men's fashion, women's fashion, mattresses, and more. But if you'd prefer to spend your money on experiences or learning opportunities, a DNA kit might be the perfect way to do so.
If you've ever been interested in understanding more about your ancestry or family history, right now is the best time to get a DNA kit as many of the best ones are discounted for Black Friday. (Might we add, they also make great holiday gifts for friends and family!)
Brands like 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and Vitagene all make easy-to-use at-home kits that can provide results in a matter of weeks. In addition to your family history, certain kits can assess your health, provide useful insight to improve your fitness, or track down historical relatives.
While many tests unveil similar data, there are key differences between each one. Check them out below and compare deal prices.
Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.
AncestryDNA
$49 (Originally $99) [You save $50]
With over 1 billion family connections, AncestryDNA is the best-selling DNA test you can buy. The service helps you discover the people and places that made you who you are by tapping into 350 regions across the world — two times more than the next leading competitor.
The current price is the lowest it's ever been (and possibly ever will be).
23andMe
$99.99 (Originally $199), available on Amazon [You save $99.01]
Save up to $70 on DNA kits at 23andme.com.
The 23andMe kit is one of the most in-depth at-home DNA tests you can take. Not only will it break down your ancestry, but it will also discover your genetic health risks for diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, carrier traits for diseases like Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell, report on your wellness with details like sleep patterns and lactose intolerance, and other genetic traits. If you're only interested in learning your ancestry you can buy the genetics kit for half off.
National Geographic Geno 2.0
$55.99 (Originally $99.99), available on Amazon [You save $44]
The National Geographic Geno 2.0 Next Generation provides a breakdown of your regional ancestry by percentage, going back as 500,000 years. Once your DNA sample is submitted and processed, you can access the data via the Geno 2.0 smartphone app, where an easy-to-understand video walks you through your ancestry. You'll learn about which historical relatives you could be related to.
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