The Story in

Your DNA

Explore your ancient roots, family lineage and modern ancestry.

Gene-Roots | R4,950

R750 when ordered with any other test.

Feedback session fees are not included in the DNA test/report price.

Your DNA provides insights into where your ancestors came from and the populations and lineages that contributed to your ancestry.

Gene-Roots explores your ancestry across three perspectives:

Ancient Ancestry

Explore your estimated ancestry across different periods of human history, from the Paleolithic Age through the post-ancient period.

Lineage

Explore your maternal and paternal ancestry and the migration paths associated with each lineage.

Modern Ancestry

See which present-day populations and regions your DNA most closely reflects.

How It Works

Simple. Personalised. Actionable.

Order your DNA test online or through a Geneway Practitioner.

Take a quick cheek swab at home or with your practitioner.

Return your sample to your practitioner or arrange courier collection directly with us.

Receive email updates when your sample has been received and once your results are ready.

Receive your personalised genetic report and discuss your results with your Geneway practitioner.

Your DNA is analysed by a team of certified professionals and delivered in a simple, easy to understand format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gene-Roots determine my ancestry?

Your DNA is compared with ancestry-informative genetic markers (AIMs) and reference populations to estimate your ancestral origins. The report looks at both ancient and modern population groups to provide a picture of your genetic heritage.

Can Gene-Roots show me where my ancestors migrated from?

Yes. The Lineage Report uses maternal and paternal DNA haplogroups to trace ancestral migration patterns and map the journeys of your maternal and paternal lineages over time.

Why might my ancestry results include several different regions?

Your DNA reflects the genetic history of many generations of ancestors. As populations migrated, mixed and formed new communities over thousands of years, your genetic profile may show connections to multiple regions and populations.