Berkeley, CA — July 1, 2025 — Today, Genomelink, the leading DNA App Store, is proud to announce the official launch of YourRoots Map, the first product under its new genealogy brand YourRoots.com. This innovative tool transforms traditional family trees into interactive, map-based experiences, allowing users to visualize and explore their ancestral heritage like never before.
What Is Genomelink?
Genomelink is a DNA App Store that empowers users to get more value from their existing DNA test results. By transferring raw DNA data from services like AncestryDNA or 23andMe, users can access a wide range of additional tools and insights — from advanced ethnicity breakdowns to DNA match analysis across different testing platforms.
Backed by investors including Y Combinator, Berkeley SkyDeck, Metaplanet, Sompo, and Sony Innovation Fund, Genomelink is on a mission to make genetic data more accessible and actionable across applications.
Launching YourRoots.com — The Future of Genealogy Visualization
To fulfill our vision of a true DNA App Store ecosystem, we’re launching a new genealogy brand: YourRoots.com — starting with our flagship product: YourRoots Map.
Introducing YourRoots Map — A Google Maps for Your Family Tree
Imagine being able to explore your family history on a world map. YourRoots Map brings that vision to life. It turns your GEDCOM file (a common format for family trees) into a living, interactive map that shows where your ancestors were born, how they migrated, and how your lineage connects across the globe.
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a serious family historian, YourRoots Map offers powerful features to visualize, explore, and analyze your heritage:
Key Features
- Interactive Map View
Zoom, pan, and explore birthplace markers like on Google Maps. Each dot represents an ancestor’s birthplace, color-coded by century. - Timeline Filters
View ancestors from specific time periods — from the 1500s to the present — or focus only on direct ancestors. - Trace Back To Me
Click any ancestor to see an auto-generated migration path leading directly to you. - Ancient DNA Overlay
Compare your family tree to 200+ curated ancient DNA samples to find potential prehistoric connections. - Surname Explorer (Pro)
Search and cluster family members by surname across generations. - Custom Lists (Pro)
Highlight and group specific relatives for focused analysis or storytelling.
How It Works
Upload your GEDCOM file, and YourRoots Map will do the rest. Within seconds, you’ll see your ancestry come to life on a global scale.
From a 17th-century Scottish ancestor to your great-grandparents in Canada, you’ll be able to trace the full journey of your lineage with pinpoint accuracy and dynamic visualization.
The system is designed with user-friendly interactivity — making it just as intuitive as using Google Maps.
What’s Coming Next
We’re already building the next set of cutting-edge features:
- AI Ancestor Finder
Discover missing parents for your end-of-line ancestors using AI-powered predictions. - DNA Match Comparison
Overlay DNA matches to compare their lineages with yours visually. - Ethnicity Map
Match your DNA-based ethnicity results with your family tree’s geography.
Explore YourRoots Today
Your family story deserves to be seen. Your map is live now — just visit YourRoots.com to upload your tree and start exploring.
Have feedback or questions? Reach out to our co-founder Tomohiro Takano directly at tomo@genomelink.io.
Join Us for More
We’ll be hosting webinars and live demos in the coming weeks to showcase how to get the most out of YourRoots Map.
Press Contact:
Tomohiro Takano
Co-Founder, Genomelink & YourRoots
📧 tomo@genomelink.io
🌐 https://yourroots.com
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