Rootstech 2023, one of the world’s largest family history conferences, recently took place and brought together genealogists, historians, and enthusiasts from around the world to share their research, discoveries, and insights. One of the highlights of this year’s conference was the announcement of several new tools by Ancestry, the world’s largest online family history resource. Let’s take a closer look at these new tools and what they mean for genealogists.
- AncestryDNA+ Health
AncestryDNA+ Health is a new genetic testing service that combines the company’s popular AncestryDNA test with health-related genetic information. This new tool provides users with insights into their health risks, carrier status for certain conditions, and wellness traits. The service also includes a personalized health action plan, which offers recommendations for lifestyle changes that can help users manage their health risks.
- Ancestry Health
Ancestry Health is a separate subscription-based service that provides users with access to a range of health reports and tools, including carrier status for certain conditions, personalized health reports, and family health history. This new tool allows users to understand their health risks and take proactive steps to manage their health.
- Ancestry Family Health
Ancestry Family Health is a new tool that allows users to build a comprehensive family health history. This tool integrates with the Ancestry platform, making it easy to add health information for multiple generations of family members. The tool also provides users with insights into their family’s health risks, allowing them to take proactive steps to manage their own health.
- AncestryDNA+ Traits
AncestryDNA+ Traits is a new genetic testing service that provides users with information about their physical traits, such as hair color, eye color, and skin tone. This tool offers users a fun and interesting way to learn more about their genetics and ancestry.
- Ancestry Family Storytelling
Ancestry Family Storytelling is a new tool that allows users to create and share family stories using photos, videos, and other media. This tool makes it easy to preserve family memories and share them with future generations.
These new tools from Ancestry demonstrate the company’s commitment to helping users learn more about their ancestry and health. By providing users with access to a range of genetic and health-related information, Ancestry is empowering individuals to take control of their health and make informed decisions about their lives. With these new tools, genealogists and historians alike have even more resources at their disposal to discover and share the stories of their families and ancestors.