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MyHeritage is the official partner of Borussia Dortmund on its 2018 US summer tour. As such, the DNA testing provider will help three of its players discover more about their families through DNA testing. After their reports are done, MyHeritage will share its findings with us, so stay tuned for some never before revealed facts about Patrick Owomoyela, Mahmoud Dahoud, and Nuri Sahin.

In order to bring DNA testing closer to the general public, 23andMe has joined forces with Tribeca Studios to produce a series of DNA films. The films will be created by individuals who will use genetic testing to uncover the past. Read this post to learn more about this initiative and get all the information shared with us by 23andMe representatives.

Another DNA Day is upon us and the best DNA testing companies in the world will help you celebrate by offering their unique testing solutions at significantly discounted prices. Read this article to learn a bit more about DNA Day and see which companies will allow you to save the most money during your genetic exploration.

Embark dog DNA testing company has once again shown why it is so well-loved among dog lovers worldwide by introducing a lovely new feature called Mix Match Buddies. This fun tool matches pooches that are most alike in terms of their breed composition. Read our report and find out how Embark can help you find your best pal’s most compatible buddies.

23andMe is keeping up with its practice of introducing new carrier status reports into its portfolio, bringing the total number to 43 (44 next month). This latest report will inform you about your carrier status for familial hyperinsulinism caused by three variants in the ABCC8 gene. Read this article for more information.

MyHeritage welcomed 2018 with significant upgrades to its features and genealogical tools and resources, continuing to add more value to its service with every passing month. A few days ago, the company introduced 27.1 million historical records to its SuperSearch, bringing the total number to 8.96 billion. Read more in this post.

Whether you had your DNA tested with MyHeritage or just uploaded your results from another company, Hands-On With MyHeritage webinar is a perfect guide through your DNA matches, ethnicity estimates, and much more. Check out this article to learn more about the webinar and watch it completely free of charge.

A genome-wide association study published in Nature Communications might finally give us the underlying cause of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) or severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The study was aided by all the participants in 23andMe’s research projects and might lead to successful treatment options for HG. Read this article for more information.

MyHeritage has started 2018 with numerous significant updates and additions to its genealogical database. The latest improvements come in the form of a pro bono initiative to reunite adoptees with their birth families and heavy updates to its Chromosome Browser tool. Read our dedicated article to learn all about these improvements.

23andMe just received the green light from the FDA to launch its genetic test for cancer risk that examines three variations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes commonly associated with hereditary ovarian, breast, and prostate cancers. This is a revolutionary decision since no direct-to-customer cancer test ever got FDA-approved before. Learn more in our latest article.