Health and Traits

This Thanksgiving will be different than almost any other. With the pandemic still raging, many people are skipping in-person family gatherings. A recent survey commissioned by 23andMe indicates that fewer...

The history you share with your family connects you to your past, but it can also ground you in the present, and help prepare you for tomorrow. This is most...

23andMe added a new Genetic Health Risk report on APOL1-related chronic kidney disease that has particular relevance for customers with African ancestry.

23andMe updated its G6PD Deficiency Genetic Health Risk Report* that now includes the two most common variants linked to G6PD  deficiency, a condition that can lead to episodes of anemia. The update makes this report more comprehensive, and relevant for more people. 

We don’t yet know all the factors that influence our immune systems’ responses to COVID-19. Research shows there are clear genetic differences in susceptibility to other infectious diseases — with much of that variation found in genes involved in the immune system. But our environment likely plays a big role in how well our immune systems function, too.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we want to raise awareness about some of the conditions 23andMe reports on that are common among people of African ancestry, including Sickle Cell Anemia, G6PD deficiency, Hereditary Amyloidosis (TTR-Related), and Beta Thalassemia and Related Hemoglobinopathies.

Amanda, a mother of two, writes about jumping into DNA testing with 23andMe. She describes her motivations, the steps to take to give a sample and register her kit, as well as her considerations about privacy and consent.

Making this a very 23andMe Thanksgiving, we're celebrating not just all that we are thankful for this holiday, but what our DNA can tell us about ourselves.

This Thanksgiving use the opportunity to learn a little about your family health history. Knowing your family health history can be important for managing your health.

23andMe will be at a conference to offer insights on how healthcare professionals can use consumer DNA genetic health reports to improve care.