There’s a lot of competition out there for your spit these days; it can be hard to figure out which DNA testing service best suits your needs. Here’s a look at some of the most popular.
AncestryDNA
WHAT IT’S IDEAL FOR
Looking for recent ancestors
KEY FEATURE
Largest and most diverse database and is low cost
COST
$69
23 and Me
WHAT IT’S IDEAL FOR
Looking for long-lost relatives
KEY FEATURE
Offers both ancestry and health results
COST
$79–$199
Living DNA
WHAT IT’S IDEAL FOR
Exact breakdown of your ethnic makeup
KEY FEATURE
Covers 80 different regions worldwide
COST
$99–$159
Vitagene
WHAT IT’S IDEAL FOR
People looking for a specific road map for their bodies
KEY FEATURE
Customized fitness, and vitamin and diet plan
COST
$99–$149
This article originally appeared in Marin Magazine’s print edition under the headline: “Good Genes“.
