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Our revolutionary Geno 2.0 Next Generation test has been enhanced to offer the most up to date ancestry available and now has:
Improved results based on a higher-capacity DNA-testing chip
More accurate regional ancestry—based on more than double the number of regions and 60 reference populations
Improved maternal and paternal haplogroup calls, and 20 new ancestral stories
NEW: Historical Genius Matches
We tell your migration story of 500 years and past (not 500 years to present)
Introducing the next generation of our Genographic Project Participation Kit. This new DNA test uses cutting-edge technology to give you the richest ancestry information available. Join the more than 800,00 people who have already taken part in National Geographic's groundbreaking Genographic Project—contribute to this real-time scientific effort and learn more about yourself than you ever thought possible. National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Spencer Wells and team designed Geno Next Gen based on the new technologies and insights that emerged since the launch of the Genographic Project ten years ago. Using an exclusive, custom-built genotyping chip, we test nearly 750,000 DNA markers that have been specifically selected to provide unprecedented ancestry-related information. Geno 2.0 Next Gen now includes Historical Genius Matches through the analysis of your mitochondrial or Y-chromosome DNA. We will be using DNA haplogroups to tell you which famous 'geniuses' you could be related to. We are defining genius as masters of skill and or industry and intelligence. This is now part of the kit for all users and not an extra purchase! By participating, you will:
Discover the migration paths your ancient ancestors followed hundreds—even thousands—of years ago, with an unprecedented view of your ancestral journey.
Learn what percentage of your genome is affiliated with specific regions of the world.
Find out if you have Neanderthal ancestry.
Have the opportunity to share your story and connect with other Genographic Project participants, helping us fill in the gaps in the human story.
What's included in the Geno Next Generation DNA Test kit: The Geno Next Generation kit contains everything you need to begin the journey into your past, including painless cheek swabs and instructions for submitting your DNA samples (return postage required). Plus, we’ve designed the Geno Next Generation kit box to serve as a beautiful keepsake to store your results after you access them online. How your participation helps the Genographic Project: The Genographic Project is an ambitious attempt to help answer fundamental questions about where humankind originated and how we came to populate the Earth. Using the latest genetic and computational technologies to analyze historical patterns in DNA from participants around the world, our team of world-renowned scientists led by Dr. Spencer Wells, seeks to reveal our migratory history and to better understand the connections and differences that make up humankind. As a Genographic Project participant, you will have the opportunity to contribute your data to our Genographic database, helping our scientists and researchers who are working to chart a comprehensive map of the early stages of human history. Participation in the Genographic Project database is your choice and is not necessary to access your individual results. And a portion of the proceeds from the sales of Geno 2.0 kits are channeled back into the project to support additional research and to fund cultural conservation and revitalization efforts for indigenous communities around the world through the Genographic Legacy Fund. Find more details on the Genographic Project on the About the Project page. Read Cara Santa Maria's interview with Spencer Wells here. Due to the cost of the DNA analysis, once the kit has been opened, we cannot accept returns or administer refunds. You must have Internet access to view the results—results will not be mailed. Results are available online via confidential Genographic Project ID 10 weeks after our lab receives your DNA samples. If you lose the ID provided with the kit, we cannot recover your information. Each kit contains supplies for testing one person. Please note, because women do not carry a Y chromosome, this test will not reveal direct paternal deep ancestry for female participants. Women will learn other information about their paternal side of the family, however. The Genographic Project does not test for medical information. Please read the complete terms and conditions of purchase. You must be 18 years or older to purchase a kit. Parental or guardian consent is required for participation of a child under 18.