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DNA PROFILES

DNA testing boomed in the late 2010s, when low prices and rapidly advancing analysis tools attracted more than 45 million customers to the once-arcane field of genetic genealogy.

The market for DNA tests has slowed in the past couple of years. But there are still plenty of answers to family mysteries hidden in your genes. Reputable companies offer eye-catching reports and massive databases, and they regularly roll out new features and improvements to existing ones.

Which DNA test is best for you? What follows are the factors you should consider when deciding which to buy—and a comparison of four popular options: 23andMe <>, AncestryDNA>, Family Tree DNA <> and MyHeritage DNA <>.

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