Historical Matches has quickly become one of the most popular features of our 23andMe+ membership.
We’re excited to offer a sneak peek into this feature in the first of a series of expert-led discussions.
Your Expert Guide
This first expert session video features our most knowledgeable scientist on ancient DNA: Éadaoin Harney, PhD.
Dr. Harney has been instrumental in developing Historical Matches and other advanced ancestry features and can provide insight into how to make the most of Historical Matches. Dr. Harney explains how the technology works to identify DNA segments inherited from your ancestors that you may share with these historical and ancient individuals and offers tips on what else you can learn from these connections to the past.
Let this expert guide you and help you understand your connections to these historical individuals. Here’s a little taste of what is covered.
What does it mean to have Historical Matches?
What is Ancient DNA?
Jurassic Park & Ancient DNA
What About Beethoven?
Access to Historical Matches is among the many compelling reasons to join 23andMe+ Premium.
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