DNA Info Lab Blog
Honest, jargon-free writing about personal genomics. We explain the science behind the reports we generate, compare DNA providers, and break down the research you'd otherwise have to skim PubMed for.
· 5 min read
23andMe Raw Data File Explained
The four columns, the genome build, no-calls and file size — what your 23andMe raw file actually contains, in plain English.
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· 6 min read
23andMe Raw Data Analysis: What You Can and Cannot Learn
The honest scope of a raw data analysis — polygenic risk, drug response and traits you can learn, and the hard limits you cannot cross.
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· 7 min read
How to Interpret Your 23andMe Raw Data: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to reading and analysing the raw DNA file from 23andMe — what it contains, three ways to interpret it, and the limits to keep in mind.
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· 6 min read
APOE and rs429358: the Alzheimer's gene explained
rs429358 is the single most-discussed SNP in personal genomics. Here's what it actually tells you about Alzheimer's risk — and what it doesn't.
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· 8 min read
23andMe vs AncestryDNA: which raw data file is better for analysis?
Both providers ship raw DNA. They use different chips, cover different variants, and matter differently for downstream analysis. A side-by-side comparison.
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· 7 min read
Polygenic risk scores (PRS) for non-scientists
A PRS is the sum of many small genetic effects. Here's what that means in plain English, how to interpret one, and where the limits are.
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