The term "widow's peak" may sound grim, but a pointed hairline is just a genetic feature.

Widow’s Peak Hairline & Genetics

Unibrows have graced the foreheads of some legendary faces. Whether you pluck your brows or let your hair grow free, your eyebrow shape is a genetic trait, deeply rooted in your DNA.

Unibrows & Genetics

Have you ever wondered why your big toe is longer than your second toe, or vice versa? It turns out that DNA is involved.

Toe Length Ratio & Genetics

More than just a matter of taste, your preference for sweet or salty snacks is partially genetic.

Sweet vs. Salty Taste Preferences & Genetics

Ever wonder why some people get stretch marks? Find out more at 23andMe.

Stretch Marks & Genetics

Learn more about how genetics can impact your likelihood of having a fear of public speaking.

Fear of Public Speaking & Genetics

Learn more about the genetics behind wake-up time.

Wake-Up Time & Genetics

Are flat feet genetic? Learn about the causes of flat feet and whether they’re linked to genetics.

Flat Feet

Cilantro taste aversion associated with certain genetic variants could be the reason why this popular herb tastes soapy to some.

Cilantro Taste Aversion

Bunions can cause discomfort in your feet and may require treatment. Luckily, there are many options to provide relief. 

Bunions

Certain receptors on your taste buds could make you more sensitive to bitter tastes. Learn more about how genetics impact bitter taste.

Bitter Taste

Learn about the gene that may influence your likelihood of identifying an odor in your urine after eating asparagus.

Asparagus Odor Detection & Genetics

Cheek dimples are those small indentations on some people's faces that are especially visible when they smile. It turns out this cheeky trait is partly genetic.

Cheek Dimples & Genetics

While some environmental factors may influence balding, genetics generally dictate how and when some men lose hair.

Bald Spots & Genetics

Whether you have back hair or your skin is bare, your genes influence what type of hair you grow—and when and where you grow it.

Back Hair & Genetics

While the ability to hear a musical note and sing it back comes naturally for some, it's almost impossible for others. When it comes to matching a song note for note, genetics may play a role.

Musical Pitch & Genetics

Have you ever wondered why some people have a dimple in the middle of their chins? This indentation—also called a cleft chin—is a genetic trait.

Cleft Chin & Genetics

Wondering what can cause dandruff? Find out more at 23andMe.

Dandruff & Genetics

Most earlobes are either completely attached to the cheek or detached and only connected to the ear itself. We've got the genetic lowdown to help explain whether or not your ears hang low.

Earlobe Type & Genetics

While environment may play a role, scientists believe genetic factors also influence early hair loss.

Early Hair Loss

Is your index finger longer than your ring finger, or vice versa? Learn more about what may influence your finger length ratio.

Finger Length Ratio & Genetics

Genetics can influence fear of heights (also known as acrophobia). Learn more at 23andMe.

Fear of Heights & Genetics

Whether you believe eyes are the window to the soul or not, eye color is a genetic trait.

Eye Color & Genetics

Earwax is one of those facts of life most of us probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about. That's why you might be surprised to learn that there are two different earwax types: dry or wet.

Earwax Type & Genetics

Through thick and thin, your genes influence hundreds of your traits. Hair thickness is one of them. Learn about why some people have thicker hair than others.

Hair Thickness & Genetics

Did you know genetics influence the texture of your tresses? The curvier the follicle, the curlier the strand.

Hair Texture & Genetics

The sun's rays affect everyone's hair, but some people are more genetically prone to hair photobleaching.

Hair Photobleaching & Genetics

Whether or not your features are covered in freckles depends on lots of factors, including sun exposure and your DNA.

Freckles & Genetics

If you suspect mosquitoes prefer you to your friends, you might be right. But that's not just because you're so sweet—the reason may be genetic.

Mosquito Bite Frequency & Genetics

What is misophonia? This might sound strange, but it's a condition that causes some people to react negatively to certain noises.

Misophonia & Genetics

From blond to ebony, the spectrum of human hair is a kaleidoscope of colors. If you're wondering where you got your hair color, your genes may have the answer.

Hair Color & Genetics

Why are some babies born with more hair than others? The answer likely involves both hormones and genetics.

Newborn Hair & Genetics

Curious why some people get motion sickness? Find out more at 23andMe.

Motion Sickness & Genetics

Ever wondered how some people have red hair? Get the scoop on this vibrant trait.

Red Hair & Genetics

Does sunshine make you want to sneeze? It may sound strange, but photic sneeze reflex, aka ACHOO syndrome, really is a thing.

Photic Sneeze Reflex & Genetics

Skin pigmentation isn't just responsible for the color of your radiant complexion; it also protects you from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Skin Pigmentation & Genetics


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How DNA Relates to Traits</h2>



<p>Discover how DNA can influence what features you’re more likely to have. From your appearance to your senses, your genetics can reveal a lot about you. 23andMe uses both published scientific reports and data from the 23andMe consented research community to show the influence of your genetics on your traits.</p>



<p>You’ll receive reports on how likely you are to have over 30 traits. 23andMe’s services show you how your genetics relates to traits such as ability to match musical pitch, cheek dimples, fear of public speaking, motion sickness, and more.</p>


Explore how our genes can contribute to traits like our appearance and senses, helping to  make us unique.

Explore how our genes can contribute to traits like our appearance and senses, helping to make us unique.

Traits & Your Genetics | 23andMe

23andMe Category Hub: Traits


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Wellness Relates to Genetics</h2>



<p>Wellness is an essential part of your life. 23andMe’s Wellness Reports uncover genetic connections to certain traits and conditions that may impact your quality of life. This portrait of your DNA includes reports on topics such as caffeine consumption, genetic weight, lactose intolerance, sleep movement, muscle composition, and more.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Learning about these genetic factors can help you better understand (and possibly make more informed decisions about) your diet, exercise, and sleep behavior. Remember that non-genetic factors, including environment and lifestyle, also have an impact on your wellness. But knowing about your genetic likelihood can serve as a positive influence in making healthy decisions throughout your life.&nbsp;</p>


Learn how DNA can impact the body's response to diet, exercise, sleep, and more.

Wellness & Your Genetics | 23andMe

23andMe Category Hub: Wellness


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Discover what you can learn from your DNA</h2>



<p>Learn about topics like ancestry, wellness, traits, health predispositions (including genetic health risks), carrier status, and pharmacogenetics. You can discover how your DNA can provide insights into these topics as well.</p>



<p>23andMe’s reports provide genetic insights that can help you discover more about yourself and what makes you unique. With our Health Predisposition Reports*, find out how your genetics may influence the chances of developing certain health conditions. Our Wellness reports can help you understand how genetic factors may influence certain traits and conditions that can affect your quality of life. See how likely your unique appearance and senses are based on your DNA with our Traits Reports. Our Carrier Status Reports* can help you learn if you&#8217;re a carrier for certain inherited conditions, before you start a family. And learn more about how your DNA may impact how your body processes certain medications with our Pharmacogenetics Reports**.&nbsp;</p>



<p>23andMe ancestry reports and features give you the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market, with up to 80+ personalized reports, coverage of more than 2000 geographic regions, and ancestry percentages to the 0.1%. We’ll also assemble a timeline of your genetic ancestry spanning over eight generations.</p>



<p style="font-size:12px">*23andMe health predisposition reports include both reports that meet FDA requirements for genetic health risks and reports which are based on 23andMe research and have not been reviewed by the FDA. The test uses qualitative genotyping to detect select clinically relevant variants in the genomic DNA of adults from saliva for the purpose of reporting and interpreting genetic health risks. It is not intended to diagnose any disease. Your ethnicity may affect the relevance of each report and how your genetic health risk results are interpreted. Each genetic health risk report describes if a person has variants associated with a higher risk of developing a disease, but does not describe a person’s overall risk of developing the disease. The test is not intended to tell you anything about your current state of health, or to be used to make medical decisions, including whether or not you should take a medication, how much of a medication you should take, or determine any treatment. Our carrier status reports can be used to determine carrier status, but cannot determine if you have two copies of any genetic variant. These carrier reports are not intended to tell you anything about your risk for developing a disease in the future, the health of your fetus, or your newborn child&#8217;s risk of developing a particular disease later in life. For certain conditions, we provide a single report that includes information on both carrier status and genetic health risk. <strong>Warnings &amp; Limitations</strong>: The 23andMe PGS Genetic Health Risk Report for BRCA1/BRCA2 (Selected Variants) is indicated for reporting of 44 variants in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The report describes if a person&#8217;s genetic result is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer and may be associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and potentially other cancers. The variants included in this report do not represent the majority of the BRCA1/BRCA2 variants in people of most ethnicities. This report does not include variants in other genes linked to hereditary cancers and the absence of variants included in this report does not rule out the presence of other genetic variants that may impact cancer risk. This report is for over-the-counter use by adults over the age of 18, and provides genetic information to inform discussions with a healthcare professional. The PGS test is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare professional for recommended screenings or appropriate follow-up. Results should be confirmed in a clinical setting before taking any medical action. For important information and limitations regarding each genetic health risk and carrier status report, visit 23andme.com/test-info/</p>



<p style="font-size:12px">**23andMe PGS Pharmacogenetics reports: The 23andMe test uses qualitative genotyping to detect 3 variants in the CYP2C19 gene, 2 variants in the DPYD gene and 1 variant in the SLCO1B1 gene in the genomic DNA of adults from saliva for the purpose of reporting and interpreting information about the processing of certain therapeutics to inform discussions with a healthcare professional. It does not describe if a person will or will not respond to a particular therapeutic and does not describe the association between detected variants and any specific therapeutic. Our CYP2C19 Pharmacogenetics report provides certain information about variants associated with metabolism of some therapeutics and provides interpretive drug information regarding the potential effect of citalopram and clopidogrel therapy. Results for SLCO1B1 and DPYD and certain CYP2C19 results should be confirmed by an independent genetic test prescribed by your own healthcare provider before taking any medical action.&nbsp; <strong>Warning: </strong>Test information should not be used to start, stop, or change any course of treatment and does not test for all possible variants that may affect metabolism or protein function. The PGS test is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare professional. Making changes to your current regimen can lead to harmful side effects or reduced intended benefits of your medication, therefore consult with your healthcare professional before taking any medical action. For important information and limitations regarding Pharmacogenetic reports, visit <a href="http://www.23andme.com/test-info/pharmacogenetics">www.23andme.com/test-info/pharmacogenetics</a>.</p>


Welcome to 23andMe Topics. Discover some of the interesting and diverse things your genetics can tell you. Learn more about ancestry, health, traits, and more! 

<h2>Discover what you can learn from your DNA</h2>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1481">Learn about topics like ancestry, wellness, traits, health predispositions (including genetic health risks), carrier status. You can discover how your DNA can provide insights into these topics as well.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1685">23andMe’s reports provide genetic insights that can help you discover more about yourself and what makes you unique. With our Health Predisposition Reports*, find out how your genetics may influence the chances of developing certain health conditions. Our Wellness reports can help you understand how genetic factors may influence certain traits and conditions that can affect your quality of life. See how likely your unique appearance and senses are based on your DNA with our Traits Reports. Our Carrier Status Reports* can help you learn if you’re a carrier for certain inherited conditions, before you start a family.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="2310">23andMe ancestry reports and features give you the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market, with up to 80+ personalized reports, coverage of more than 2000 geographic regions, and ancestry percentages to the 0.1%. We’ll also assemble a timeline of your genetic ancestry spanning over eight generations.</p>
<p style="font-size: 12px">*23andMe health predisposition reports include both reports that meet FDA requirements for genetic health risks and reports which are based on 23andMe research and have not been reviewed by the FDA. The test uses qualitative genotyping to detect select clinically relevant variants in the genomic DNA of adults from saliva for the purpose of reporting and interpreting genetic health risks. It is not intended to diagnose any disease. Your ethnicity may affect the relevance of each report and how your genetic health risk results are interpreted. Each genetic health risk report describes if a person has variants associated with a higher risk of developing a disease, but does not describe a person’s overall risk of developing the disease. The test is not intended to tell you anything about your current state of health, or to be used to make medical decisions, including whether or not you should take a medication, how much of a medication you should take, or determine any treatment. Our carrier status reports can be used to determine carrier status, but cannot determine if you have two copies of any genetic variant. These carrier reports are not intended to tell you anything about your risk for developing a disease in the future, the health of your fetus, or your newborn child&#8217;s risk of developing a particular disease later in life. For certain conditions, we provide a single report that includes information on both carrier status and genetic health risk. Warnings &amp; Limitations: The 23andMe PGS Genetic Health Risk Report for BRCA1/BRCA2 (Selected Variants) is indicated for reporting of the 185delAG and 5382insC variants in the BRCA1 gene and the 6174delT variant in the BRCA2 gene. The report describes if a woman is at increased risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, and if a man is at increased risk of developing breast cancer or may be at increased risk of developing prostate cancer. The three variants included in this report are most common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and do not represent the majority of BRCA1/BRCA2 variants in the general population. This report does not include variants in other genes linked to hereditary cancers and the absence of variants included in this report does not rule out the presence of other genetic variants that may impact cancer risk. The PGS test is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare professional for recommended screenings or appropriate follow-up. Results should be confirmed in a clinical setting before taking any medical action. For important information and limitations regarding each genetic health risk and carrier status report, visit 23andme.com/test-info/</p>


<h2>Discover what you can learn from your DNA</h2>
<p>23andMe’s reports provide genetic insights that can help you discover more about yourself and what makes you unique. With our Traits Reports, see how likely your unique appearance and senses are based on your DNA. And with our ancestry reports and features, you’ll receive the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market, with up to 80+ personalized reports, coverage of more than 2000 geographic regions, and ancestry percentages to the 0.1%. We’ll also assemble a timeline of your genetic ancestry spanning over eight generations.</p>


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