What MyHeritage DNA does
MyHeritage DNA is a consumer testing company focused primarily on genealogy and family matching. They offer a DNA test kit (~$79) that provides ethnicity estimates and DNA matching, integrated with MyHeritage's family tree platform. They also acquired Promethease and FamilyTreeDNA in recent years, expanding their genetic data ecosystem.
Key features
- Ethnicity estimate with 42+ ethnicity regions
- DNA matching with a global user base
- Chromosome browser for comparing shared segments
- Integration with MyHeritage family tree platform
- Photo colorization and animation features using DNA connections
- Accepts raw data uploads from other testing companies
Health analysis: where they differ most
MyHeritage DNA focuses on genealogy and does not provide health reports. Previously they offered a health product in partnership with an external lab, but their core offering remains ancestry-focused. Health-relevant variants in your raw data (pharmacogenomics, disease risk, methylation, nutrition) go unanalyzed.
Your DNA Unlocked fills this gap. Upload your raw data file and get detailed reports covering pharmacogenomics (CYP enzyme drug metabolism via PharmGKB), disease risk screening (ClinVar's 341,000+ variants), methylation (MTHFR, COMT, MTRR), nutrigenomics, cardiovascular genetics, carrier status, and an actionable health protocol.
MyHeritage is strongest in international genealogy matching. For health analysis, your MyHeritage raw data (or data from any other provider) can be uploaded to Your DNA Unlocked for comprehensive health reports.
Who should use which
Choose MyHeritage DNA if:
- You want genealogy with a strong international user base
- You're interested in family matching and shared DNA segments
- You want integration with family tree building tools
Choose Your DNA Unlocked if:
- You already have raw DNA data and want deep health analysis
- You want detailed pharmacogenomics (how your genes affect medication response)
- You want comprehensive disease risk screening against ClinVar
- You want an actionable health protocol with supplement, diet, and monitoring guidance
Can you use both?
Yes. Many users start with a testing company like MyHeritage DNA for the initial test and ancestry results, then download their raw data and upload it to Your DNA Unlocked for comprehensive health analysis. The two services complement each other.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need MyHeritage DNA to use Your DNA Unlocked?
No. Your DNA Unlocked accepts raw data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and other major testing companies. You need a raw data file from some provider, but it doesn't have to be MyHeritage DNA.
Is one more accurate than the other?
They serve different purposes. MyHeritage DNA is a testing service. Your DNA Unlocked is a health interpretation service. Accuracy depends on what you're measuring — ancestry accuracy and health analysis accuracy are different things evaluated by different standards.
What if I already have MyHeritage DNA data?
Download your raw data file from your MyHeritage DNA account and upload it to Your DNA Unlocked. You'll get comprehensive health reports without needing to take another test.