GPS Origins® Ancestry Testing
Using DNA to Tell Your Ancestors Origin Story
About this test
If you would like get a clear picture of your more recent ancestry and the geographical origins of your DNA, the ancestral GPS Origins™ DNA testing service offers you the chance to get unprecedented insights into your ancestry at a country level. Yes, this highly accurate and cutting-edge ancestry tests will tell you which countries on the world map we know today your ancestors originated from. Italy, Russia, Scotland, Turkey, Israel etc – let us pinpoint where your roots really lie!
How is this ancestry test different?
There are many ancestry tests out there but many just offer a glimpse into your very ancient ancestral origins, showing you the point of origin of your ancient ancestors and their migration patterns. These tests tell you nothing of about the precise geographical location or country but the GPS Origins™ does! Your genetic origin results will show you how your genome is linked to the human story of the populations.
The GPS Origins™ test indicates the country, island, town or village was your ancestors from and it detects where different ancestral cultures or groups met many hundreds of years ago. The result is an exciting and revealing report, which located where your ancestors lived 1000 years back.
How do I take the test?
Taking the test could not be easier. Once we have confirmed your order, we will send out your home sample collection kit. The kit contains everything you need to collect your samples and includes:
Mouth swabs
Instructions
Consent form
Once you have done the kit work, you will need to register on the web page which we provide. Your results will be available for download on the website once your report has been completed.
Ordering your test
You can purchase your kit directly from our website for the price of $189.
Results for this test are ready in 4-6 weeks from receipt of samples.
How does the test work?
As our ancestor migrated and settles in different parts of the world, parts of their DNA changed (through DNA mutations). Many times the many generations of intermarrying between people in the same group or tribe created groups of individuals that shared similarities in their DNA which would not be shared with other groups or tribes. Grouping DNA mutations allows us to distinguish people who came from different parts of the world.
This Autosomal DNA test was developed at University of Sheffield by leading genealogy experts and works by analyzing over 800,000 markers (referred to as Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), 36 gene pools and 862 reference populations to give you those specific country connections you are looking for.
Accuracy
The GPS Origins™ ancestry test is highly accurate but the accuracy could be affected by the type of family you come from.
If your parents come from the same country, the test can provide your unique DNA signature correctly 90% of the time. The test is also very accurate if your parents both came from the same geographical region (for example Western Europe). If your parents come from countries which are very far apart, especially from different continents, the results may be less accurate.
Results include:
– Gene Pool Percentages: this shows your top 3 gene pools with changing color intensity depending on your strongest gene pool affiliation. Highly relevant information about the agricultural history and language is also provided to help give you the most comprehensive picture possible.
– DNA migration routes: the migration maps details the paths followed by your ancestors many hundreds or thousands of years back. The map shows point of each migratory path and shows the location of a population that forms a part of your DNA ancestry.
What to Expect with Your GPS Origins Test Results
Gene-pool percentages that highlight your unique genetic makeup
Maternal and paternal DNA migration routes with precise geo-location ability, pinpointing where your ancestors may have lived
Historical background for each pinpoint on your DNA Migration Map
Private and secure access to your detailed interactive results online 24/7
Printable and shareable results
Your results include an 18 page report with the findings of the test. Besides a wealth of information about the origins of mankind, crucial to understanding your results (including recent history, pandemics and stories of the modern world), the results will pin point your origins on a colored map.
How to Order Your GPS Origins® Ancestry Test
Step 1: Order Your Test Online (Click here)
Order your DNA test like you would any other product online. Fill in your name, email, shipping address, and purchase with a credit card of your choice. Your DNA test kit will be mailed to you in a traceable nondescript package to ensure your privacy.
Step 2: Collect your DNA at Home
Collecting a DNA sample with a simple cheek (buccal) swab is quick and simple. The easy-to-use kit will contain everything you need and the enclosed directions will walk you through the quick and simple DNA collection process, as well as helping with account creation where you will receive your ancestry test results.
When you have completed the instructions just use the prepaid envelope included in your kit to return your DNA sample to our laboratory.
Step 3: your DNA Results Uploaded to your account
When we receive your samples we go the extra mile to ensure your results are as accurate as scientifically possible. When we have completed the examination,within six (6) weeks, we will notify you by email that the results from your test have been uploaded to your account.