Is the 30+ region breakdown based on ancient DNA?

The report uses a two-lens approach. The 30+ regional breakdown is powered by our proprietary Continuity-Based Regional Framework, which analyzes modern DNA samples to estimate your ancestry roots going back roughly 20 generations. That's deeper than a typical ancestry analysis, but it's still based on modern genetic data. On top of that, we match your DNA against ancient individuals from across the British Isles spanning thousands of years.