MYDNATLAS VS LIVING DNA
MYDNATLAS vs Living DNA
Living DNA is unusually good at fine-grained British and Irish regional ancestry. MYDNATLAS works at a different scale, global and ancient, across 35,332 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,644 modern populations).
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Living DNA | MYDNATLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Focus | Strong UK and Irish sub-regional detail | Global, though sampling is denser in Western Eurasia than elsewhere |
| Reference Data | ~700 regions | 35,332 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,644 modern populations) |
| Ancient DNA | Limited ancient ancestry | 29,688 ancient samples |
| Analysis Tools | Ethnicity estimate plus Y-DNA/mtDNA | 33 tools including PCA, Ghost Mode, heatmaps |
| AI Interpretation | None | AtlasOracle AI assistant |
| G25 Coordinates | Not available | Standard G25 coordinates, in and out |
| Updates | Periodic panel updates | Panel grows as new archaeogenetic studies are published |
| Price | $99+ for testing | From $29/year, bring DNA you already have |
Scroll the table sideways to see all three columns.
Why Choose MYDNATLAS
29,688 ancient samples to compare against, not just modern regions
Ancestry modelled period by period rather than as one static estimate
33 analysis tools rather than a single ethnicity breakdown
G25 coordinates that work in community research tools
AI-powered interpretation of results
Bring your existing DNA, no new test needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload Living DNA data to MYDNATLAS?
Yes! We support the Living DNA raw data export format. Upload it to MYDNATLAS for comprehensive ancient ancestry analysis.
Compare with other services
Ready to discover your deep ancestry?
Upload your DNA from any supported provider and explore 35,332 reference entries (29,688 ancient samples + 5,644 modern populations) with 33 analysis tools.