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Your DNA can tell you so much more than just ethnicity. Add traits to your AncestryDNA results for an even more personalised experience. Learn how your genes can influence 75+ fitness, nutrient, sensory and appearance traits. No additional DNA test needed.

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*CAD. More traits may be available in the future at an additional cost. Access to Traits is included with any active subscription. AncestryDNA Traits is not intended to diagnose health conditions and is not a substitute for medical advice.

Explore 75+ Traits.§

Get detailed explanations of how your DNA likely influences various parts of your life, including whether you're more inclined to be an introvert, have self-discipline, or have normal Vitamin B-12 levels.

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    Introvert
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    Vitamin B-12

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    Freckles

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    Muscle
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§More traits may be available in the future at an
additional cost. Images were generated with AI.

See how your DNA influences:

  • Appearance
    • Facial Hair Thickness
    • Birth Weight
    • Cleft Chin
    • Finger Length
    • Earlobe Type
    • Eye color
    • Freckles
    • Hair color
    • Hair Type
    • Hair Strand Thickness
    • Iris Patterns
    • Male Hair Loss
    • Skin Pigmentation
    • Unibrow
    • Wisdom Teeth
  • Sensory
    • Alcohol Flush
    • Asparagus Metabolite Detection
    • Bitter Sensitivity
    • Caffeine Consumption
    • Coriander Aversion
    • Lactose Intolerance
    • Sun Sneezing
    • Sweet Sensitivity
    • Savory (Umami) Sensitivity
  • Behavioral & Personality
    • Hangryness
    • Introvert or Extrovert
    • Morning or Night Person
    • Pet Ownership
    • Picky Eater
    • Playing an instrument
    • Remembering Dreams
    • Risk Taking
    • Taking Naps
  • Nutrients
    • Beta-Carotene
    • Vitamin B12
    • Omega-3
    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamin E
  • Performance Traits
    • Muscle Fatigue
    • Heart Rate recovery
    • Oxygen Use
    • Sprinting
    • Risk Taking
    • Determination
    • Physical Strength
    • Leader
    • Physical Balance
    • Self Discipline
    • Pain Tolerance
    • Self Confidence
    • Contact with a Ball
    • Goal Setter
    • Try New Things
    • Desire to Succeed
    • Optimist
    • Hand Eye
    • Heat Tolerance
    • Getting Stronger
    • Competitiveness
    • Sports Technique
    • Focus
    • Jumping High
    • Persistence
    • Athletic Ability
    • Physical Agility
    • Physical Flexibility
    • Quick Reflexes
    • Performing Choreo
    • Runners High
    • Speed
    • Individual/Team Sports
    • Holding your Breath

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Easily compare your traits with family and friends to see how you differ.

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Discover your ethnic mix in over 3,600+ regions and determine where your family originated from.

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DNA Matches

Connect to living relatives who share your DNA in the world’s largest online consumer DNA database—together you could make new discoveries about your family history.

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Discover possible migration journeys of your ancestors over time and learn about historical events from those regions.

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Over 75+ personal traits.

Explore the influence of your genes on traits, from physical and sensory to performance and nutrients.

Over 75+ personal traits.

Explore the influence of your genes on traits, from physical and sensory to performance and nutrients.

A Global view of your traits

See some of the traits you have in common with different populations around the world.

A Global view of your traits

See some of the traits you have in common with different populations around the world.

The detailed what and why

Learn about the role of each trait and how they may shape your day‑to‑day life.

The detailed what and why

Learn about the role of each trait and how they may shape your day‑to‑day life.

How yours compare to family

View your traits side-by-side with your DNA matches to see which ones overlap.

How yours compare to family

View your traits side-by-side with your DNA matches to see which ones overlap.