Spoke guides
Short, careful guides for the questions people ask before turning a consumer DNA file into health context.
The reading list
01 · Choosing a provider
If you already have a raw DNA file from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, Living DNA, or FamilyTreeDNA, start with that file. If you need a new kit, check that it includes a downloadable raw autosomal DNA file, then compare the total cost and current terms in your country.
Read guide02 · 23andMe files
Often, yes, if you have downloaded the raw data file and the marker coverage is suitable. The result should be treated as prevention and discussion support, not as a diagnosis or a replacement for clinical genetic testing.
Read guide03 · Interpretation safeguards
The safest approach is to treat raw DNA as context, not certainty: check file quality, separate strong evidence from weak associations, add family and health context, keep sensitive topics opt-in, and confirm important findings clinically.
Read guide04 · Report scope
A good raw DNA health report can help prioritize prevention questions, explain selected genetic tendencies, and identify topics worth checking or discussing. It cannot diagnose disease or tell you exactly what will happen to your health.
Read guide05 · Personal context
You do not always need labs or family history, but they often make interpretation more useful. They help separate a genetic signal worth checking from one that should simply be noted.
Read guideWhen you're ready
Explore the anonymised Complete sample, then compare the report options when you are ready.