The test comes with very simple instructions, which involve collecting a saliva sample in a tube and then sending it back to AncestryDNA for testing.

23andMe and AncestryDNA are the two most popular DNA tests in the world. But there are some key differences you should know before buying one or the other.

AncestryDNA and 23andMe let you submit saliva samples so that you can learn more about your origins. We've tested both DNA services to help you peer deep into your past.

Amazon Prime Day 2019 has $50 off AncestryDNA Tests. The sale includes discounts on AncestryDNA + Traits, which offers more insight into your family genetics.

Here's what it's like to take AncestryDNA's test, and how it stacks up to other genetics tests.