23andMe offers customers insights into some of the traits that make each of us unique.
Cilantro Love and Hate: Is it a Genetic Trait?
Cilantro, one of the most commonly used herbs in the world, is loved by some and loathed by others. It turns out that a distaste for the "devil herb" is partially explained by genetics. 23andMe lets you bite into the science of cilantro aversion.
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Fear of Public Speaking
It's not quite the number one fear, but about a quarter of Americans report having a fear of public speaking, and it turns out that some of that fear can be attributed to genetics. 23andMe's new trait report looks at one's likelihood of having a fear of public speaking.
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23andMe’s New Lifestyle Dashboard
The biggest changes often start with the smallest of steps, and that is particularly true with your health. With our new Lifestyle Dashboards, 23andMe wants to help you along that...
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The Genetics of Being Left-Handed or Right-Handed
Getting a grip on the genetics of left-handedness, a new study uncovers dozens of genes involved giving researchers new insight into the structure of the brain.
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23andMe’s Traits of Summer
23andMe offers a handful of trait reports that are particularly relevant this summer that look at hair photobleaching, freckling, mosquito bite frequency, and ice cream flavor preference.
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23andMe’s New Trait Report Puts a Cherry on Top of Your Ice Cream Preference
A new 23andMe trait report gives you the scoop on the genetics behind your ice cream flavor preference, or at least whether you’re more likely to ask for vanilla or...
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An Ode To Mom Genes
A poem for mom from us here at 23andMe as we get nearer to Mother's Day, highlighting just a few of the many traits we inherited from her.
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New Research Shows Shared Genetic Link Between Alcohol Dependence and Psychiatric Disorders
In the largest genetic study of it's kind an international team of researchers using data from the UK Biobank and 23andMe found shared genetic underpinnings for alcoholism and several psychiatric disorders including depression, ADHD and schizophrenia.
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Itching to See 23andMe’s New Trait Reports
23andMe released a new batch of genetic trait reports that look at whether your DNA indicates mosquitoes bite frequency, your ability to match a musical pitch, or get the heebie-jeebies looking down from great heights, or even why your hair lightens in the sun.
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23andMe Adds Four New Trait Reports
23andMe recently added to its growing list of more than two-dozen Trait Reports. Together, they help illustrate how our genetics influence more than just physical traits like the thickness of our hair, but also food preferences or certain behavioral traits.
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