Whole Genome Sequencing
What Is Whole Genome Sequencing?
Whole Genome Sequencing vs. DNA ancestry tests
Commercially available ancestry tests like 23andMe and AncestryDNA read your DNA at about 600 thousand positions. Whole Genome Sequencing reveals over 6 billion positions in your genome. This generates a thousand-fold more information that's also more accurate, enabling more comprehensive reporting on health, traits, and ancestry.
From $3 billion to an at-home test
The first human genome was sequenced by the Human Genome Project at a cost of over $3 billion, and for years Whole Genome Sequencing was too expensive for most people to access. Today, DNA Complete delivers affordable and accurate Whole Genome Sequencing tests and tools, putting this powerful technology into more people's hands.
Test once, learn for life
While your DNA doesn't change, what the scientific community understands about it is evolving all the time. We securely store your genomic data so it can be reprocessed as new discoveries emerge, which means you only need to get tested once to benefit from years of new reports.
Your data, under your control
You always have full ownership and control over your genomic data, and you can download all of it (CRAM and VCF files) to explore on your own or share with your doctor.
See How DNA Complete Stacks Up Against Competitors
Unlike typical DNA Ancestry services, DNA Complete leverages state-of-the-art Whole Genome Sequencing to provide you with complete control and an unparalleled view of your DNA.
23andMe
Ancestry
See for yourself what makes DNA Complete more valuable than other services out there:
| Comprehensive DNA Testing | Privacy & Data Control | Regular Scientific Reports | Genome Exploration Tools | Deep Genetic Ancestry Analysis | Genomic Data Access | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA Complete |  Tests 100% of your DNA: the most complete DNA testing, enabled by Whole Genome Sequencing. (99.9% of your DNA) | You always have full ownership and control over your genomic data | You receive regular new reports based on the latest breaking scientific discoveries | You get tools for browsing your data, searching for genetic variants, and analyzing your own genes | Discover your maternal and paternal ancestry with full mitochondrial DNA and Y-DNA sequencing | You get all your genomic data available for download (CRAM and VCF files) |
| 23andMe |  Tests less than 1% of your DNA | Lack of transparency; limited data control; 6.9 million users’ data was compromised | Reports come out only a few times per year | No dynamic data exploration | Limited to detecting SNPs rather than full Y-DNA | No data or only limited data available |
| Ancestry | Tests less than 1% of your DNA | Lack of transparency; limited data control | Reports come out only a few times per year | No dynamic data exploration | Limited to detecting SNPs rather than full Y-DNA | No data or only limited data available |
*Note: This comparison chart was compiled with available data at the time. We’ll update the chart if the information changes.
Whole Genome Sequencing FAQs
We utilize the latest genetic testing technology and adhere to strict quality-control standards to ensure high accuracy and reliability for all our test results. DNA Complete uses Whole Genome Sequencing and analyzes 100% of your DNA while typical DNA Ancestry tests analyze less than 1% of your DNA.
Whole Genome Sequencing is the current gold standard for genetic testing. DNA Complete analyzes 100% of your DNA, compared to typical DNA Ancestry tests that analyze less than 1%. While other commercially available ancestry tests like 23andMe and AncestryDNA read your DNA at about 600 thousand positions, Whole Genome Sequencing reveals over 6 billion positions in your genome. This generates a thousand-fold more information that's also more accurate, enabling more comprehensive reporting on traits and ancestry.
When you become a DNA Complete member, your membership plan provides access to robust, highly dynamic personalized genetic reports and access to state-of-the-art explorer tools. While your DNA may not change, what the scientific community understands about DNA and its role in various health outcomes is evolving all the time. We securely store hundreds of gigabytes of your DNA data, allowing it to be continually reprocessed to generate new personalized genetic reports as the latest scientific discoveries emerge. This means you only need to get tested once in your lifetime to benefit from years of ongoing updates and insights.