The DNA Story
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Your whole file, read in plain words.
Traits across nutrition, fitness, sleep, and personality, with the reading and the working underneath.
$24.99 · one-time
Personal DNA reports
Your DNA told you half the story.
Bring the raw file you already have from 23andMe, AncestryDNA or MyHeritage. We read it in plain words.
Price
$24.99 · one-time
Full refund if we can't read your file
Educational, not medical advice. We never sell your DNA data.
Works with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA, and LivingDNA. Your file stays yours.
Sample report for representation purposes only. Your results will differ.
Sample report for an example person, Leah Hartwell
$24.99
One-time DNA Story. No subscription.
No kit
Use the file you already downloaded.
Yours
We never sell your DNA data.
Refund
Full refund if we can't read your file.
A second opinion on your DNA data
We show our working. All of it.
Six columns, every reading.
| Trait | Gene | Variant | Your genotype | Reading | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Metabolism | CYP1A2 | rs762551 | AA | RAPID | 7 studies · n≈52k |
| Lactose Metabolism | MCM6 | rs4988235 | CT | LIKELY TOLERANT | 9 studies · n≈38k |
| Response to Protein | FTO | rs9939609 | AT | TYPICAL | 6 studies · n≈44k |
| Vitamin D Metabolism | GC | rs2282679 | AC | WATCH | 5 studies · n≈34k |
| Vitamin B9 Metabolism | MTHFR | rs1801133 | TT | REDUCED | 12 studies · n≈61k |
| Sleep Duration | ABCC9 | rs11046205 | AG | TYPICAL | 3 studies · n≈9k |
| Stress Response | COMT | rs4680 | GG | STEADY | 8 studies · n≈27k |
Sample report for representation purposes only. Your results will differ.
How we read your file
METHOD V1.0
01
Read
We parse the raw file and keep variants with a documented association.
02
Match
Each variant is matched to peer-reviewed studies.
03
Grade
Evidence is graded strong, moderate, or limited. Limited is shown as limited.
strongmoderatelimited
Genetic associations describe tendencies in populations, not certainties for you. Sample shown for an example person. Genotypes illustrate the report.
Reports and pricing
One story. Optional deeper dives.
The DNA Story is the product. Topic reports go deeper on one area and are not required. Ancestry Insights is a separate add-on.
Topic report
Optional
Nutrigenomics
How genes relate to feeling full and everyday eating.
$9.99
See reportTopic report
Optional
Personality
Extraversion, creativity, and how you tend to think.
$9.99
See reportTopic report
Optional
Skin Health
Educational skin-trait information: skin type traits, how skin responds to sun, hydration, and ageing-related traits.
$9.99
See reportAdd-on
Separate
Ancestry Insights
Ancient and modern ancestry, plus maternal and paternal lines.
$19.99
See reportCheck your file first.
Drop your raw file and we tell you whether we can read it, before you spend anything. Works with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA, and LivingDNA. Your file is read in your browser. It's never uploaded.
.txt · .csv · .zip
One file at a time. The check runs on this device. Nothing from the file is uploaded.
How it works
Three steps. The file you already have.
A new kit starts from a new sample. Your story starts from a file that is already on your computer.
- 01
Download
Sign in to the company you tested with and download your raw data file. We have a short guide for 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage.
- 02
Check
Drop the file on this page. We tell you whether we can read it. Your file is read in your browser. It's never uploaded. .txt, .csv, or .zip.
- 03
Story
Pay once for the written DNA Story. Full refund if we can't read your file.
Works with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA, and LivingDNA. Zipped or unzipped .txt and .csv files are accepted.
No new kit
The file you already have.
My Gene Story reads the file you already downloaded. There is no spit kit, no swab, and nothing to mail back.
| My Gene Story | |
|---|---|
| Uses the raw file you already have | Yes |
| Plain-English readings | Yes |
| Spit kit, swab, or a sample to mail back | No |
| Price | $24.99 one-time |
Questions
Plain answers about the DNA Story, your file, and the waitlists.
What is My Gene Story?
My Gene Story is an online service that reads the DNA raw data file you already own and turns it into a clearer personal story about your traits. You upload a file from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, or LivingDNA. There is no kit to buy, no lab visit, and no subscription for the DNA path.
Do I need to buy another DNA kit?
No. The DNA path at My Gene Story works entirely from a raw data file you already have. If you have tested with 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, or LivingDNA, you can download that file and bring it to My Gene Story. There is no other spit kit, no swab, and nothing to mail back for your DNA Story.
How much does My Gene Story cost?
Your DNA Story is $24.99, made from a raw data file you already have, so there's no kit cost. Optional trait reports from $9.99, and Ancestry Insights is an optional $19.99 add-on. You only pay for what you choose. Joining the gut test waitlist or the full genome waitlist is free.
Do you sell my genetic data?
No. We never sell your DNA data. We keep your DNA file so you can unlock more reports without uploading again. Email ask@mygenestory.com anytime and we'll delete it within 30 days of your request. You decide which file to check and when. After you purchase, your order email includes a private link to upload your file. That link stops working 30 days after the email. Our privacy policy at mygenestory.com/privacy explains what we collect and how we use it.
Is My Gene Story a medical test?
No. My Gene Story reports are for personal education and everyday wellness curiosity. They are not medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a health concern, talk with a qualified healthcare professional. Use your story as one input alongside how you actually feel and live.
Do you ship a gut microbiome kit today?
Not yet. The gut microbiome kit is on the gut test waitlist. Leave your email and shipping country at mygenestory.com/waitlist/gut, and we'll let you know when kits open for your region. Joining is free, there's no charge today, and we'll use your email only for gut kit updates.