National Geographic DNA Test Kit: Geno 2.0 Next Generation (Ancestry) - Powered by Helix
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Product Description
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need an iPhone to use Geno 2.0?
No. You can access most of Geno 2.0’s features using your web browser on almost any device, or you can download the Geno 2.0 app from the App Store on your iPhone to access additional features, like a personalized results video and Neanderthal visual comparison tool.
How accurate are my results?
Your DNA is sequenced using our state-of-the-art Exome+ technology. We provide National Geographic with more than 200,000 markers from your autosomal chromosomes, the Y-chromosome, and mitochondrial DNA. The results of your sequence are then compared to each of 60 geographic and ethnic populations to calculate which two of these populations were most similar to you in terms of the genetic markers you carry.
Why is regional ancestry more accurate for individuals from some regions?
Overall, genetic ancestry determination is limited by the diversity of the reference panel and currently available references do not yet include a sample of every population.
What is the Genographic Project?
National Geographic’s Genographic Project has used advanced DNA analysis and worked with indigenous communities to help answer fundamental questions about where humans originated and how we came to populate the Earth. Now, cutting-edge technology is enabling us to shine a powerful new light on our collective past.
Who is Helix?
Helix empowers everyone to explore what makes them unique—their DNA. From health and wellness insights to family planning and ancestry information, Helix’s growing list of partners, which includes National Geographic, can tap into your genetic profile to provide relevant insights for today, tomorrow and years to come.
Follow the route
A breakdown of your regional ancestry by percentage, going as far back as 500,000 years.
A deeper story
Reveal the anthropological story of your ancestors, from where they lived to how they migrated.
Share the story of you
Gain a unique view of your DNA results with our new Geno 2.0 app for the iPhone within which you can easily share a custom video of your ancestral journey.
Hominin origins
A percentage of how much your DNA is similar to our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches; 8 ounces
- Item model number : 7150
- Date First Available : March 29, 2018
- Manufacturer : Helix DNA
- ASIN : B07BSKZFDD
- Best Sellers Rank: #360,371 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #88 in Genetic Tests
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Customers like the quality, interest level and ease of use of the DNA kit. For example, they mention it's a great basic test that tests the full genome, it'll make exploring your ancient ancestry fun and the website is easy to use. That said, opinions are mixed on accuracy and value.
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Customers find the Geno 2.0 DNA kit straightforward, easy to use, and simple to understand. They also appreciate the good website interface, unique presentation, and low sale cost.
"National Geographic Geno 2.0 DNA kit is quite straightforward...." Read more
"...It took about 5 weeks to get my results. Their website is easy to use and they explain what your results mean...." Read more
"...The kit was easy to use and the feedback and reporting was simple to understand and fascinating." Read more
"The company has made it very easy to understand, order, take this test, and register it; so simple & clear...." Read more
Customers find the product fascinating, informative, and fun. They say it makes exploring ancient ancestry fun with great results. Customers also mention that the genius matches are a fun surprise. They appreciate the unique presentation and website interface.
"...I also found the Helix results interesting; they have an "Insights" section that tells you what your genes say regarding cilantro taste,..." Read more
"...to use and the feedback and reporting was simple to understand and fascinating." Read more
"...Very informative even though i know there are maybe lots more detailed ones out there. I was satisfied with this. Explains results very well...." Read more
"...a Geno 2.0 DNA test & she was very happy with the fact it revealed so much information...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the DNA kit. They mention that it is a great basic DNA test that does test the full genome. Some customers also say that it's able to participate in the Genome project and help scientific research.
"Great basic DNA test. Able to participate in Genome project and help scientific research...." Read more
"...It’s a great DNA test if your just looking for your ancestors migration. Our whole family is very pleased. We were able to test most of my siblings...." Read more
"Excellent product and results are as expected. I used Nat Geno kit to cross reference 23andme and both gave me same results...." Read more
"This does test the full genome! No other place does that and is affordable, (for the average person.) A+..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the health personal care product. They mention that it looks great, they love the pictures and how the material is presented, and that the selfie tool in the Hominin section was super cool.
"...patterns, and the “Neanderthal selfie” tool in the Hominin section was super cool." Read more
"...I wish they made it clearer.Anyway, the product looks great. It’s my first genetic test and everything was very easy..." Read more
"I love the pictures and how the material is presented." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the test. Some are impressed with the detailed info, saying it explains results very well. They also say the test is extremely accurate for deep ancestry. However, others say that the results are considerably lacking in both detail and substance. They are disappointed with the lack of content and specifics.
"...of software format with the other companies, or due to lack of complete sequence reporting..." Read more
"...3 weeks to the day after they received it. I have to say I'm quite happy with the results, having known what criteria to expext...." Read more
"...It's pretty vague, and not of much use overall. The website is cluttered with lots of tests they want to $ell you in addition...." Read more
"...The results I received were considerably lacking in both detail and substance versus what I expected...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's great value, while others say it'll waste their money.
"...tell you your autosomal results, mtDNA results, and Y-DNA results at no additional cost. Of course, the Y-DNA results are only for male participants...." Read more
"...This was a total waste of money unless you want to know how many years ago it was that you share a common ancestor with some various historical..." Read more
"...that do that, this is one of the few that does test it, AND is affordable. (The full genome is simply the entire sequence of genetic data.)..." Read more
"...I wanted to be able to compare results. This one way by far the most disappointing...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the validity of the health personal care product. They mention that it is a hoax, the Kit ID needed to register is not valid, and the product takes 12 weeks to work.
"...Their response? Oh. It takes 12 weeks. This is false advertising...." Read more
"This is a hoax. They basically say what continent you came from.....everything was so general and thousands of years back...." Read more
"The Kit ID needed to register is not VALID !! It is not registered to my email or address, I am not able to use it...." Read more
"Misleading advertising..." Read more
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One neat feature is it will link your DNA to famous people of the past, through Genius matches. It will tell you where your genetic link began those thousands of years ago. My closest Genius Match was Queen Victoria somewhere in the last zero to 12,000 years, which was a surprise only because I haven't studied my mom's side of the family enough to have found any genetic ties to famous people except Richard Nixon, who turned out not to be a Genius Match through Geno 2.0. However, I found a link to a Scottish King on my dad's side and to confirm that, I'd like to get him tested since I don't happen to have a Y chromosome.
Speaking of which, I have a bit of a chuckle to myself when there are bad reviews on these sorts of kits because women send in a DNA sample and are mad that they only receive results from their mom's side of the family. It's genetic testing being done here. Men have an X and Y chromosome. That's what determines whether you are a boy or a girl. Women have 2 X chromosomes. So how can these places give you results to your dad's side of the family, through testing the Y chromosome, if you don't have a Y chromosome? Please make sure you have done your research about DNA results and what each DNA testing kit from different companies have to offer. Each one will offer something different. It just depends on what information you're looking to get.
In order to help you decide, here are my reviews from all of the kits I've tried:
I have had testing done through LivingDNA because I love that they break down your ethnic lineage through regions (currently around 80 different regions, compared to around 25-40 elsewhere), particularly breaking down the UK into countries, and going even further to tell you what specific part of those countries. 21 of the 80+ regions LivingDNA offers are in the British Isles alone. I wanted to confirm my Scottish ancestry and therefore that's why I bought that kit. I was able to confirm my family largely came from the Highlands of Scotland, and was surprised to find it was even able to find traces of my ancestry in Aberdeenshire and Orkney. It confirmed my lineage from Fife, Scotland through the region of "Northumbria," which also covers part of southern Scotland and England. Your DNA has specific genetic markers which is how your results are calculated, but many genetic markers are similar. LivingDNA provided a lot of good information detailing how they came to the determine your results and even provides you with 3 different results. These results are listed as "Complete" which is listed as "attempting to assign all ancestry, allocating percentages to regions which look similar and will have more uncertainty associated to those assignments." The next is "Standard," which is listed as "highlighting sources of your ancestry which are likely to be present using our best-guess of the exact source." And the last is labeled "Cautious" and states "Here we have grouped genetically similar populations together. We are most certain about these assignments of your ancestry breakdown." This is the only one I've found so far to do this. One of the things it mentioned for me specifically was a lot of Southeast England genetic markers were detected. However, the Southeast English genetic markers are quite similar to German genetic markers. As it turns out, LivingDNA did not match me with any German lineage, even though I know my father's maternal great grandparents came to America from Germany. With that knowledge, I was able to determine that the Southeast England genetic markers were in fact German, but LivingDNA wouldn't know that. Not until more people use their services. This is the only 3-in-1 kit on the market besides Geno 2.0. It will tell you your autosomal results, mtDNA results, and Y-DNA results at no additional cost. Of course, the Y-DNA results are only for male participants. These results will span thousands of years, whereas most only go back the last few hundred for basic kits. LivingDNA is also in the process of matching you with relatives, though at the time of this review, it was still unavailable. This is still my favorite one, but I have yet to receive my AncestryDNA results back. They are also now allowing you to upload your raw data from other testing kits as well. Another nice feature for LivingDNA is you can ask them to delete your DNA at any time, and they store your DNA in the EU rather than the US. If you're looking for a kit that will get you the most bang for your buck and most detailed regional results, this kit is for you. I was even able to separately purchase a really nice book for my dad's results since he doesn't like to use tech devices.
I have had testing done through MyHeritage DNA. I had that done specifically because, at the time, it allowed you to upload DNA from another company's kit and they'd process their own results so I uploaded my LivingDNA raw data which I was able to download for free. I knew through research that the results were going to be one of the most accurate as far as regions. Though LivingDNA offered more, MyHeritage was more globally used than LivingDNA at the time, though it's still relatively new to the DNA market. Therefore would have a more accurate ethnic result. This was also going to be one of the best to use for working on my genealogy. MyHeritage also provides results from a high number of geographical regions rather than just a ballpark area. They have the largest database of global customers to be matched with, but that means you'll be matched more with distant relatives if your family isn't new to the USA within the couple generations. The more people who use MyHeritage, the larger the database will become, however. MyHeritage is good for the price, good for detailing what specific regions (though lumps UK and Ireland into one as the rest do, but does list England separately), and offers family matches. Also, if you've already used another kit with another company which allows you to download their raw data, MyHeritage will allow you to upload that data.. but I heard they may be phasing this out. It is still available at the time of this review. If you're looking for an affordable kit that will just give you your estimated autosomal results and a possibility of matching with relatives, this kit is for you.
I had my DNA tested through AncestryDNA because I knew that was the most widely used company in the United States and would result in the most living relative matches. Also, the more people to submit samples, the more accurate the results are to be to determine specific ethnic locations and regions. This would help immensely with my genealogy research. One difference here is they store your data indefinitely, but you can opt out of sharing your DNA results which would mean you wouldn't come up as a match for other relatives. I have to admit that I am VERY disappointed in my AncestryDNA results. They claim they test over 350 regions. There are 99 regions between Ireland and Scotland alone. One thing that was especially disappointing is of those 99 regions between Ireland and Scotland, only 4 of those regions are in Scotland. And the most disappointing part of all? I wasn't tested for any of those 350+ regions whatsoever. My results came back 44% England, Scotland, Wales. Zero regions. 34% Ireland and Scotland. Zero regions. So what that tells me is either the testing wasn't completed before I received my results, or this offer of exploring what regions you're from is something they're actually incapable of doing but are falsely advertising. Between LivingDNA and MyHeritage, there is no added benefit or perk that would make Ancestry any better than either of them. Ancestry and MyHeritage offer the same thing, but MyHeritage is MUCH cheaper. LivingDNA will give you the results you're looking for if you really want to know where you came from. They just don't offer DNA matches- YET. If you're looking to waste your money on something you can get elsewhere for less money, Ancestry is the kit for you. I have tried reaching out to Ancestry to find out if my results were just incomplete and more testing needed to be done, but it is virtually impossible to contact them. There's a web form to send them an email, but no submit button. It only has a "next" button for you to look through their frequently asked questions. But you cannot access the web form to send the email from anywhere on their website. I had to click on a link in the email I received when they told me my results were in. Don't bother with Ancestry.
And lastly, I chose National Geographic's Geno 2.0 because I knew it would be the most historically accurate to see where my story began and I knew that they had DNA samples to cross reference for matching my DNA to historical figures rather than what all the rest are doing- which match you with living relatives to connect with. In turn, we will find that many of us are related in some way to the same people when you're looking as far back as this kit does. But if you know you have a historical figure in your family tree, it helps to use this kit to help confirm that if you don't have the documentation. That being said, not every famous person's DNA will be on file, though. Geno 2.0 will give you your autosomal regional results from both parents, going back about 6 generations or so. It will also give you your deep ancestral results by tracing your mtDNA, and Y-DNA for men. This is built into the price just as LivingDNA does and doesn't require an upgraded kit. Your Deep Ancestry results are very detailed with Geno 2.0. This details your Halo Group. Your Halo Group identifies your branch on the human family tree. Your specific genetic markers in each Halo Group will determine common ancestors as well as specific places where that ancestor may have lived. LivingDNA also provides detailed Halogroup results, which is your motherline and fatherline. Geno 2.0 is certainly more detailed than LivingDNA, however. It details 4 different roots, and 4 different branches. Also, the more people to use Geno 2.0 opens the door for more current results. If you want to know results in the last 5 or 6 generations rather than the last 10,000 years, they need more participation first in order to have the research available to provide that information. And they ARE looking to add that as part of the results in the future when they have enough participants to aid in that research. If you're looking for results that will match you with historical figures and detail your ancestry from indigenous populations around the world, this kit is for you.
I bought the National Geographic's Geno 2.0 DNA kit on November 27, 2018. I mailed in my sample back to Helix on December 1st. They received it on December 5th. By December 26th, I had my results. 3 weeks to the day after they received it. I have to say I'm quite happy with the results, having known what criteria to expext. And now I'm going to make my dad do it!
MEN: Can test their X and Y chromosomes. Example for your father, you will see your father, grandfather, great grandfather, etc. This test will NOT show you any paternally related women, meaning your grandmother on your father's side. Likewise, for the X chromosome it will show your mother, grandmother, great grandmother, etc. It will NOT show any maternally related males, meaning your grandfather on your mother's side.
If you wish to know about your maternal grandfather (grandpa on your moms side), you will need a connected male. Meaning your grandfather's son, his brother, or male cousin. LIkewise if you wish to know your paternal grandmother (grandma on your dads side), you will need a connected female. Meaning your grandmother's daughter, sister, or female cousin.
WOMEN: Can only test their X chromosomes as they do NOT possess a Y chromosome. It will only show a females maternal line. Meaning it will show Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, etc.
ETHNICITY: This will not show you what part of Ireland, Spain, Britain, or Native American tribe you are from. Genetics are not determined by borders, instead the test shows you a general area and time frame your ancestors inhabited a certain piece of land.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?: Results in this test are waaaaay different than what Ancestry, 23 and Me, etc are providing. All those mentioned sites collect samples, form a Family Tree, and connect you to relatives when you match. From there they provide you with genetic results with modern day racial identity classifications. With the other sites to even see your unknown relatives matched, you will need a subscription or purchase more kits to test additional known relatives.
WHAT DO YOU GET WITH THIS TEST? You will receive a broader in depth analysis of your genetics over thousands of years. You will also see the area your ancestors inhabited.
CONCLUSION: I purchased this on sale for $31. For the price, it beats Ancestry and 23 & Me, which can run from $70 on sale to $170 to test your X and Y chromosomes. Me being a male, this was a fantastic deal as I received both my maternal and paternal lines, and saved me some extra cash to purchase additional kits for other family members.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019
MEN: Can test their X and Y chromosomes. Example for your father, you will see your father, grandfather, great grandfather, etc. This test will NOT show you any paternally related women, meaning your grandmother on your father's side. Likewise, for the X chromosome it will show your mother, grandmother, great grandmother, etc. It will NOT show any maternally related males, meaning your grandfather on your mother's side.
If you wish to know about your maternal grandfather (grandpa on your moms side), you will need a connected male. Meaning your grandfather's son, his brother, or male cousin. LIkewise if you wish to know your paternal grandmother (grandma on your dads side), you will need a connected female. Meaning your grandmother's daughter, sister, or female cousin.
WOMEN: Can only test their X chromosomes as they do NOT possess a Y chromosome. It will only show a females maternal line. Meaning it will show Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, etc.
ETHNICITY: This will not show you what part of Ireland, Spain, Britain, or Native American tribe you are from. Genetics are not determined by borders, instead the test shows you a general area and time frame your ancestors inhabited a certain piece of land.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?: Results in this test are waaaaay different than what Ancestry, 23 and Me, etc are providing. All those mentioned sites collect samples, form a Family Tree, and connect you to relatives when you match. From there they provide you with genetic results with modern day racial identity classifications. With the other sites to even see your unknown relatives matched, you will need a subscription or purchase more kits to test additional known relatives.
WHAT DO YOU GET WITH THIS TEST? You will receive a broader in depth analysis of your genetics over thousands of years. You will also see the area your ancestors inhabited.
CONCLUSION: I purchased this on sale for $31. For the price, it beats Ancestry and 23 & Me, which can run from $70 on sale to $170 to test your X and Y chromosomes. Me being a male, this was a fantastic deal as I received both my maternal and paternal lines, and saved me some extra cash to purchase additional kits for other family members.
My wife’s review: (we ordered from same account)
I ordered the National Geographic DNA Test Kit: Geno 2.0 Next Generation (Ancestry) as I was curious about my ancestry. It took about 5 weeks to get my results. Their website is easy to use and they explain what your results mean. It was interesting to find out what region I'm from and what percent Neanderthal I am. I also found the Helix results interesting; they have an "Insights" section that tells you what your genes say regarding cilantro taste, resting heart rate, risk taking behavior, circadian rhythm and muscle composition. In the future, I hope they can provide more specific details regarding which countries my DNA is linked to (i.e. which countries in Eastern Europe). If you're curious about your ancestral DNA from up to 120,000 years ago, then this product is definitely for you!
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