Ancestry DNA Tests in India: How it is Helpful?

In the past, people learned about their ancestors from their elders or parents. Historical documentation sometimes accompanied these stories. Fast-forward to today, and DNA changes from person to person, enabling people to uncover their ancestral past in more detailed and personal ways. Ancestry DNA tests are taken by individuals interested in knowing who their ancestors were, where they came from, their milestones, and what migration patterns they may have taken.

Types of Ancestry DNA Tests

An ancestry DNA test can be done in the following configurations:

• Paternal Lineage Ancestry DNA Test

Paternal Lineage Ancestry DNA Tests are done by those who want to know about their father's side ancestors. This test, in particular, traces back to the male ancestors of the tested person. The method used for the Paternal Lineage Ancestry DNA test is YSTR analysis.

A male receives the Y chromosome from his father, and so on. This makes tracing one's father's side of ancestors possible. In this test, the final report gives information about a person's Y-haplogroup in a specific location.

A limitation of Paternal Lineage testing is that a female cannot give her DNA sample for this test. Instead, she has to give her brother's, father's, or any other male members' DNA samples for the test. This is so because females do not inherit the Y chromosome from the father.

• Maternal Lineage Ancestry DNA Test

Maternal Lineage is another commonly used Indian Ancestry DNA Test. In this mtDNA, that is, the mitochondrial DNA is tested to trace the female ancestors of the tested person. The mtDNA haplogroup shows where one's mother's side ancestors (the female ancestors) existed.

Since mtDNA is inherited by both – male and female children, anyone can get maternal Lineage Ancestry DNA tests, irrespective of sex.

• GPS Origins Ancestry DNA Test

Over the past few years, the DNA diagnostics sector has made major improvements and progressed in many ways. Ancestry testing is no exception. At present, one can get a GPS Origins Ancestry test—the most advanced type of Indian Ancestry DNA test—at cost-effective prices and unfurl a variety of interesting information about their ancestors.

The GPS Origins Ancestry Test can reveal the following information- 

• Ancestral origin up to one thousand years ago
• Pinpointed the location of their origin on the world map
• The last three major migrations of the ancestors
  
  

Why Choose DDC Laboratories India for Ancestry Testing?

DDC Laboratories India is among the best DNA testing companies in India. They provide 100% accurate & reliable ancestry tests in India at affordable prices. Moreover, they are pleased to serve as one of India's most trusted DNA testing labs, with an outstanding track record and many satisfied customers. NABL accredits the testing laboratory. They have 250+ collection centers throughout India and abroad. They have a highly skilled team of specialists. They use the most advanced & latest technology for DNA tests. One can visit the nearby collection centers and easily give their sample for testing. One can order the DNA test kit online to collect the DNA sample and send it to the testing facility for analysis. They will release the test report for the Indian ancestry DNA test in 3-5 business days. One can also use their express service to get the DNA test report the same day or the next day (T&C Applied).