Will my son be sprinter or a marathon runner? Is my daughter likely to become overweight? Will my partner lose his hair by the time he is 35? Am I morning person or a night owl? Welcome to TheMakingsoMe blog. Our company let people test and understand many cool and interesting aspects of their genome. We think it's awesome! On this blog we let you in on our latest news and insights.
DNA and You
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, Which Diet Should I Do?

Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, Which Diet Should I Do?

Mediterranean diet?  Biggest Loser diet?  How about a high protein diet? Stop trying to guess. Test your DNA  -  the answers are in your genes.  New developments in scientific research are providing useful insights into our DNA building blocks. Each of us responds uniquely to the diet we eat – metabolism, weight gain, cholesterol ....
DNA and Weight

DNA and Weight

We are what our genes tell us to be. We are what we eat. Your genes sit there, like a player sitting on the bench waiting for the coach to decide to activate them. Through diet, you can influence which genes are activated and which genes are not. Gene expression is not deterministic.
Max your Child’s DNA Potential in 6 Steps

Max your Child’s DNA Potential in 6 Steps

1. Test your child’s DNA at home with a simple saliva test from TheMakingsofMe. 2. Identify your child’s DNA “strengths” and “weaknesses”. 3. Compare the scientific results to real life evidence. No one knows your child better then you. While the DNA test results may indicate a tendency for a certain trait, you may see...
Mothers Day DNA Cards

Mothers Day DNA Cards

This Sunday, May 13th, is a special date in the calendar. It’s Mother’s Day, a day when we should show our moms just how special they are. How about showing appreciation for our genetic makings?
Is your Son or Daughter's DNA Overweight?

Is your Son or Daughter’s DNA Overweight?

There is a good deal of confusion about understanding what DNA test results tell you about yourself. It’s important to get the facts straight and have a clear understanding of your DNA makeup and what it actually means. Some Background Your DNA test results reflect your genetic predisposition for certain traits. The results describe your...
Celebrate DNA Day with TheMakingsofMe!

Celebrate DNA Day with TheMakingsofMe!

Thank You to Everyone for Participating!!!   A big thank you to everyone who helped our DNA Day Special to be a smashing success! Some of your comments were candid and touching while others were straightforward and funny. There are so many great reasons to get to know more about your DNA makings. Choosing the...
Can a DNA Test Help Your Child Find Their Passion?

Can a DNA Test Help Your Child Find Their Passion?

Ever notice how some kids seem to quickly find their passion and get committed to some activity? It could be basketball, swimming, chess, piano or science, but they get committed and stick to it from an early age. As parents, we love when our kids find something that they are so passionate about that we don’t...
Applying DNA Tests Insights to Life Choices - Infographics

Applying DNA Tests Insights to Life Choices – Infographics

Can DNA tests be more then just educational? How can you apply the insights and understandings from DNA test results, to choices about your life? Should DNA testing effect your life choices? We believe that your genetic tendencies should be factored in, together with other issues, when making life choices.  Other factors  such as your...
Testing Children's DNA for Height Expectancy - A Growing Trend

Testing Children’s DNA for Height Expectancy – A Growing Trend

We sat down with Arik Even Tov, TheMakingsofMe founder and CEO, to discuss the growing trend of parents testing their children’s DNA for height expectancy.
10 Reasons You Should Test Your DNA

10 Reasons You Should Test Your DNA

One of the most common questions people ask us is, “why should I test my DNA?” You may have the impression that whatever is written in your DNA code is your destiny – as though you have no say in what your future holds. I’m going to help you dispel that myth and open your...
Factoring DNA Testing into your Destiny

Factoring DNA Testing into your Destiny

We keep running into the misperception that your DNA is like an engraved encrypted code dictating everything in your life from how long you will live to whether you’ll even have the capacity to remember how to brush your teeth when you are 75. In other words, too many folks think that their DNA and...
5 ways to apply DNA testing and win the Wellness War

5 ways to apply DNA testing and win the Wellness War

DNA testing is a strategic weapon. Strategic weapons are so significant that they have the potential to change the course of the history.  I apologize for being militant but I too many people around us have given up. They gave up on how they look. They gave up on how they feel. They gave up...