AncestryDNA® Traits
Whether they're physical traits you can see or hidden traits you can’t, your DNA holds even more information than you imagined.
Playing an Instrument
Do you play the piano, sing in a choir, or get together with friends or family for a jam session? Evidence suggests that the ability to play an instrument has a genetic connection.
Featured AncestryDNA® Traits Articles
Being a picky eater as an adult isn't uncommon, but is it etched into your DNA blueprint? Picky eating has its roots in childhood, but the habits and preferences you developed as a kid don't have to endure into adulthood. Science may offer deeper insights into the genetics of your food preferences.
Learn more about Picky Eater
When you hear a song with a good beat, is it hard to resist getting up to dance? Does dancing come naturally to you? If you have a love for dancing, it may be more than just your personality—it could have to do with your “dance genes.”
Learn more about Dancing
When hunger strikes, do you notice yourself getting irritable? Defined as being irritable or bad-tempered due to hunger, feeling hangry is a common occurrence.
Learn more about Hangryness
Are you a big fan of spicy foods? If you're quick to reach for a spicy dish over something milder—or your favorite condiment is hot sauce—it's possible your penchant for spiciness comes from inherited genetic traits.
Learn more about Spicy Foods
Getting Started with AncestryDNA® Traits
Fitness Traits
Personality Traits
- Dancing
- Hangryness
- Introvert or Extrovert
- Morning or Night Person
- Picky Eater
- Playing an Instrument
- Remembering Dreams
- Risk Taking
- Taking Naps
Nutrient Traits
Going Beyond AncestryDNA® Traits
Learn how DNA can give you new details about your family history or even help you connect to your past in a deeper way.
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