MyHeritage Upgrades Its DNA Tests to Whole Genome Sequencing

[Romilly]

Does anyone on here know, - does this just apply to new DNA tests on My Heritage, or are all kits on there going to be upgraded?

Romilly

[Millmoor]

According to their blog it is new kits only.

William

[Biggles50]

It does not look like it will happen initially.

Even new tests may not have the whole genome processed.

According to a MyHeritage Blog.

Bound to be a good thing given their pretty poor reputation.

Advice on the forum will probably be to stick to using Ancestry as first choice for a couple of years at least.

[Romilly]

Thanks both.

Yes, just found the Blog and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to happen across the board…

I was under the impression that whole genome sequencing was incredibly expensive, but perhaps not anymore?

Romilly

[4b2]

Interesting.

It seems they are/will be offering full genome testing for about £25.

The company Nucleus Genomics said they expect full genome tests to come down to practically zero in price.

That's quite telling that FTDNA are offering their full Y at $450.

Hopefully this will be the push required to see some innovation. Full genome can be used to extract Y and mt haplogroups. Would be good to see many more tests taken to match against.

[Romilly]

Thanks 4b2, that’s interesting.

It seems that it will just apply to new tests.

Romilly.

[Zaphod99]

I read 'somewhere recently' that they only do it one fifteenth as thoroughly as medical grade ones.  Also it won't apply to all their tests until the New Year.

Zaph

[familydar]

I've just submitted a ticket to GEDMatch to find out whether they will be able to process these.  Don't suppose anybody already knows?  I have old results on MH (uploaded ages ago, not one of their tests) and in general it's not been terribly useful, but for the sake of £29 and future-proofing I'm thinking of giving it a try.

Jane :-)

[Romilly]

Well Ive ordered it!

I’m not expecting to see anything until after Christmas, but I’m intrigued…

I’ll keep you updated as to whether it’s worth it or not 🤔

Romilly