MYDNATLAS VS ILLUSTRATIVE DNA
MYDNATLAS vs Illustrative DNA
Illustrative DNA offers polished G25 analysis over a tightly curated panel. MYDNATLAS trades curation for breadth: 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references), 33 tools, AI interpretation and period-by-period breakdowns.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Illustrative DNA | MYDNATLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Data | ~3,000 curated populations | 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references) |
| Curation | Hand-curated, tightly filtered panel | Broad panel, more reach, and more low-quality samples to filter past |
| Analysis Tools | Admixture modelling, PCA | 33 tools including Ghost Mode, Heatmap, Family Tree |
| G25 Coordinates | Included with purchase | $15 standalone or included with a subscription |
| AI Interpretation | None | AtlasOracle AI chat with context-aware explanations |
| Periodical Breakdown | Limited time periods | 11 periods from Paleolithic to Modern |
| Ghost Ancestry | Not available | Detect unsampled ancestral populations |
| Mobile | Web only | Android app plus a mobile-responsive web app |
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Why Choose MYDNATLAS
35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references) to model against
Ghost Ancestry detection for components no sampled population explains
AtlasOracle AI explains your results conversationally
DNA Proximity Heatmap with world map visualisation
Family Tree Mode with genetic pedigree building
Phylogenetic tree showing where you branch off
Frequently Asked Questions
How does MYDNATLAS compare to Illustrative DNA?
Both work in the same G25 coordinate space, so results are directly comparable. The difference is philosophy: Illustrative DNA curates roughly 3,000 populations tightly; MYDNATLAS gives you 35,141 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,453 modern references) plus 33 tools, AI interpretation and ghost ancestry detection. A bigger panel means more reach and also more noise, which is why every result here shows its distance.
Which has better ancient DNA coverage?
MYDNATLAS carries 29,688 ancient samples drawn from published archaeogenetic studies. Coverage is uneven by region, Western Eurasia is sampled far more densely than Africa, South Asia or Oceania, because that reflects the published literature both services draw on.
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