The ancestry analysis performed by tellmeGen consists of comparing your genetic material with that of numerous reference populations from different countries, regions, and ethnicities. We analyze specific regions of your genome and compare them with the same areas in hundreds of thousands of people from diverse populations. Thanks to your genetic polymorphisms, we can determine your ethnic origin, indicating which ethnic groups you belong to among the 93 ethnic groups we have in our database. The results are shown as a percentage, based on the genetic variations present in your DNA and their correspondence with different populations.
This analysis has multiple applications, such as:
- Knowing the percentage of genetic material you have from various populations around the world.
- Better understanding the ethnic origin of your ancestors.
- Understanding interpopulation variability, that is, how genetic evolution occurs on a global level and not just individually.
- Highlighting that we are all linked to different races and territories of the planet, which is vital for promoting equality and combating racism.
In short, the tellmeGen ancestry test allows you to know yourself better, discover your origins, and understand your place in global diversity, all with a saliva sample and from the comfort of your home.