Each drop of spit reveals stories of ancestry, health and connectedness, and every journey is beautiful and meaningful in its own way. #WorldKindnessDay

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If you’re feeling alone, know that DNA connects every living thing on earth. All the more reason to be kind to one another! Happy #WorldKindnessDay 😊

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Not sure who needs to hear this but, while we all have DNA that is 99.5% identical, the small differences make you unique and amazing. Happy #WorldKindnessDay

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Nov 12

The study used data from 23andMe customers who consented to participate in research and found nearly all the common genetic variants that explain the heritability of height among people of European ancestry.

It’s fitting that a GIANT new study, the largest genome-wide association study ever done, was on height. 😂🧬

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Giant Study Offers Insights into the Genetics of Height

A massive new study, the largest genome-wide association study ever done, has found nearly all the common genetic variants that explain the heritability

Check out our new and improved 23andMe blog! ✨👏

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Welcome to the New 23andMe Blog

For the past several months, we’ve been working on a redesign of the 23andMe blog. We’re excited to introduce you to our new and improved look.

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Nov 11

Genetic counselors play a vital role in healthcare and help guide and support families in understanding genetic testing and results. Thank you to our genetic counselors at 23andMe!

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Genetic Counselors and Their Roles at 23andMe

In honor of Genetic Counselor Awareness Day (November 10th), we’re sharing about this valuable genetics profession and profiling our very own genetic counselors at 23andMe who make the work we do...

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Nov 11

We asked a few members what Veterans Day means to them. Here is what they shared.

In honor of #VeteransDay, we're celebrating by recognizing those who have served in the military, including some of our own. Our Military@ ERG is a space for former and current military service members and anyone who is or has been a military dependent at 23andMe.

In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes insulin resistant and the pancreas overproduces insulin to try and compensate. Eventually, the pancreas can't keep up and blood sugar rises. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth 23and.me/type-2-diabetes

Our Type 2 Diabetes report (Powered by 23andMe Research) offers customers insight into their likelihood of developing the condition by taking more than 1,000 genetic variants into consideration. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth 23and.me/type-2-diabetes

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While customers are able to learn more about their Indigenous American ancestry, we hope to have a positive impact on the discussion through transparency and education. Want to learn more? Read here: 23and.me/faqia

It's also important to note that some Indigenous people are critical of genetic ancestry testing, in part because consumers can misinterpret their reports or use those outcomes to claim Indigenous belonging. Cultural identity and group belonging is much more than DNA alone. #NAHM

While 23andMe’s North American regions may relate to the current or historical locations of Tribal Nations, migrations and forced relocations have obscured patterns of Indigenous ancestry in North America. #NAHM

We believe that many customers with Indigenous ancestry from what is now the U.S. and Canada have an opportunity to learn additional geographic clues about their Native American ancestry through their DNA. #NAHM

It’s #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth and we want to talk more about Indigenous ancestry and the information you can discover from your genetics.

Did you know that dyslexia is estimated to affect 5-17% of the population? In a new study, researchers from 23andMe, the Genetic Language Consortium and

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found genetic links between the condition and genes associated with neurodevelopment.

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Study Identifies Genetic Links to Dyslexia

Scientists completed the largest genetic study to date of dyslexia, linking the condition to genes associated with neurodevelopment.

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Nov 6

Sometimes you just need a little nudge to get started on your health journey. That’s exactly what happened for these five 23andMe customers after learning about their genetic likelihood for type 2 diabetes. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

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Healthier Every Day

People who learned of their heightened risk for type 2 diabetes from 23andMe describe how it motivated them to make healthy changes.

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Nov 4

What do you think about daylight savings time? 23andMe researchers found that the biggest predictor of whether someone supports it or not was whether they like very hot weather and disliked cold weather.

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Turning Back the Clock on Daylight Saving Time

23andMe researchers looked at whether the genetics of being a morning person influenced people's opinion on daylight saving time.

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Nov 4

Getting ahead of it like a champ! Learn more about migraine triggers and the 23andMe+ Migraine report (Powered by 23andMe Research) here 23andme.com/topics/health-

When you experience migraines and your 23andMe Migraine report says you have an "increased likelihood" but you're taking actions like sleeping right, drinking water, managing stress and exercising. 💪 🙌

This #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, we want to educate and encourage everyone to gain a deeper understanding of the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, the role genetics can play, and preventative measures you can take to lower your risk. 23and.me/type-2-diabetes

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Nov 1

Today is Día de Los Muertos, or #DayoftheDead. According to popular belief, the souls of the deceased visit the surviving family in their residences, places of business, and cemeteries. As part of today, we would like to ask who are you remembering?

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Oct 31

Maybe a combination of both? (Btw, your DNA has something to say about it.) 23andme.com/topics/traits/

Sweet or salty? What’s your preference for #Halloween? 🎃

Salty snack
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Sweet treat
26.1%
I’ll take both
40.9%

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23andMe researchers aim to learn more about the genetics of people living with PSC in the hope that it could ultimately lead to better treatments. #PSCAware

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Help 23andMe researchers learn more about the genetics of people living with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis that could ultimately lead to the development of better treatments.

According to the NIH, researchers estimate that about 5 to 16 people out of every 100,000 have PSC. And it affects twice as many males as females. #PSCAware

In honor of #PSCAwarenessDay, learn more about primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease where the bile ducts inside and outside the liver become inflamed and scarred, and eventually narrowed or blocked.

before taking any medical action and is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare professional for recommended screenings or appropriate follow-up. Visit 23andme.com/test-info for additional important limitations regarding this test.⁠ 5/5

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Read about the uses and test performance of our health reports.

Not intended to diagnose any disease or tell you about your overall risk of developing a disease. Not intended to be used to determine any treatments. Results should be confirmed in a clinical setting 4/5

*Intended for use in adults to report three genetic variants in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes associated with a higher risk of developing breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. Report does not include variants in other genes linked to hereditary cancers. 3/5

Knowledge is empowerment. Learn more about our FDA-authorized, direct-to-consumer BRCA1/BRCA2 (Selected Variants) Genetic Health Risk report.* #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 2/5

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BRCA Genes - 23andMe

Learn about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and how they relate to breast, ovarian and prostate cancer.

Many people who carry a BRCA genetic variant do not have a strong family history of cancer. This means that these individuals would likely not qualify for clinical genetic testing unless they developed cancer themselves. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 1/5

New FDA clearance! We were granted clearance to provide interpretive drug information based on genetics for a commonly prescribed cholesterol medication. Learn more here: blog.23andme.com/health-traits/

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Oct 27

Things You Might Not Know #EczemaAwarenessMonth: In people with darker skin, the affected area may be dark brown, purple, or gray. In people with lighter skin, the affected area may be red. 23andme.com/topics/health-

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Oct 26

Did you know specific BRCA genetic variants are more common in certain populations? #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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Oct 25

What is myelodysplastic syndrome? It’s a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly formed or don't work properly and affects ~60,000 people in the U.S. This #MDSWorldAwarenessDay, learn more about the rare disease and our research study.

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23andMe Rare Disease Research Study

Help 23andMe researchers learn more about the genetics of people living with Myelodysplastic Syndrome that could ultimately lead to the development of better treatments.

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Oct 25

Attending #ASHG22? Along with presentations about our recent research, we’ll be sharing info about several of our initiatives, including our Postdoc Program and our Collaboration Program. Hope to see you there!

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23andMe to Showcase New Research at American Society of Human Genetics Meeting

23andMe will showcase new research at this year’s American Society of Human Genetics meeting.

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Oct 20

We're excited to be back in person at #ASHG22 next week! Scientists from 23andMe's Research and Therapeutics teams will be presenting 7 posters on our research We'll also have a booth and a career fair table to answer questions For more info, check out research.23andme.com/ashg22/