MyHeritage Upgrades Its DNA Tests to Whole Genome Sequencing

[goldfinch99]

The price does seem too low for it to give Y-dna and mitochondrial results, which is a shame as I'd love to know my mt haplogroup. But then I'd want to know the mt and y- haplogroups for all my ancestors.

I've ordered but going to try and keep my expectations low.  If the first year's test-takers get helpful results from it and the price stays low, then that might drive a few more people into doing tests.

The more people who test, then the more we can learn even though it is going to be 10% of the people doing the bulk of the research.  I'm happy to do the deep research, I just need the data to work with

[Zaphod99]

Goldfinch, so true.  Last month's price was unmissable.

Search for: haplogroup estimate.

It will point you in the right direction for free.

Zaph

[Romilly]

The price does seem too low for it to give Y-dna and mitochondrial results, which is a shame as I'd love to know my mt haplogroup. But then I'd want to know the mt and y- haplogroups for all my ancestors.
I've ordered but going to try and keep my expectations low.  If the first year's test-takers get helpful results from it and the price stays low, then that might drive a few more people into doing tests.
The more people who test, then the more we can learn even though it is going to be 10% of the people doing the bulk of the research.  I'm happy to do the deep research, I just need the data to work with

Living DNA gives Haplogroup results. I tested there, but you can upload there from Ancestry.

Romilly.

[Zaphod99]

I think I am on Living DNA. I must check. I'm just curious to know my haplo group. I'm sure it will just confirm that I'm northwest European and very British.  I'm starting to sound like Tony Hancock.

Zaph

[Romilly]

This is mine, according to Living DNA:

1la
Maternal Haplogroup
Ilald
Maternal Haplotype
Your maternal DNA is most commonly found in Czech
Republic.

Romilly.

[Zaphod99]

Romilly, It's an area I must read more about. Initially I wasn't interested in anything other than DNA for finding cousins. Do you think you look remotely Central European?

Zaph

[Millmoor]

It was FTDNa that I uploaded my results to. I did this for free but later paid for a report which indicated my haplogroup. Apparently this is the same group as Louis XIV!. Unfortunately the Bell surname group which the report suggested for me only accept membership from those who have taken a full yDNA test.

William

[Romilly]

Romilly, It's an area I must read more about. Initially I wasn't interested in anything other than DNA for finding cousins. Do you think you look remotely Central European?
Zaph

I don’t think so! I’m mainly British Isles, English, Welsh and some Irish, with a mysterious small amount of Ashkenazi DNA. Although Living DNA says that I have 2% Arabian DNA! However, I know that the Ashkenazi is on my Paternal side, and presumably that’s where the Arabian comes in 😉
My late Mother’s DNA, (she tested with Ancestry) is very English, with some Scottish and Scandinavian.
Presumably the Czech Republic just means Northern European?.
Romilly.

[Steve3180]

Given the differences I see between my test and my sisters, she is 32% North East England, I am 49%. I would say any number's below 5% (or maybe more) should be taken with a pinch of salt.