Most DNA testing companies let you download your raw DNA data – but what does that really mean? If you’ve tested with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, or similar services, you already have a file that contains hundreds of thousands of your genetic markers. This file can be re-used with other tools (like GenesUnveiled) to explore your health risks, nutrition insights, and genetic traits.
🔎 What is Raw DNA Data?
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A text-based file (usually .txt or .csv) with your genetic variants.
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Contains your genotypes at specific SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms).
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Typically includes ~600,000–1,000,000 SNPs depending on the company.
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Doesn’t sequence your full genome – just a targeted snapshot of important locations.
🧬 What Does the File Look Like?
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Each row = one SNP (identified by its rsID, e.g., rs1800795).
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Columns usually include: rsID (the SNP ID number), Chromosome, Position (genome location) , and your genotype (your result, e.g., AA, AG, GG)
Differences Between Testing Companies
23andMe
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File format: .txt
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~600,000 SNPs (varies by version of their genotyping chip)
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Genome build: GRCh37 (older versions) or GRCh38 (newer)
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Includes both health and ancestry SNPs
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AncestryDNA
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File format: .txt
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~700,000 SNPs
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Primarily ancestry-focused, but still usable for health/trait exploration
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Genome build: GRCh37
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MyHeritage
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File format: .zip (must unzip to get the .txt)
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~700,000 SNPs
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Genome build: GRCh37
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Broad coverage, especially useful for matching across tools
💡 Why Download Your Raw DNA Data?
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Explore beyond ancestry reports (nutrition, fitness, traits, health risks).
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Cross-platform use – upload the same file to multiple tools.
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Data ownership – you control a copy of your genetic information.
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Updates in science – as new SNPs are studied, your file can be re-analyzed.
GenesUnveiled
​What You’ll Discover:
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140+ Personalized Health Insights decoded from your DNA
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60+ DNA Health Risk Reports — from cancer to heart disease
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45+ GeneExplorer Insights designed around your DNA
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30+ Key Genetic Mutation Markers (SNP-by-SNP)
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15+ Gene Activity Reports
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15+ Traits (e.g., anger reactivity, pain sensitivity)​
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15+ Pharmacogenetics Markers
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12+ Nutrition Markers tailored to your unique genetic profile