Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every gene in our catalog is a real human gene, placed on its true chromosome and cytogenetic location using public reference genomes (GRCh38 / NCBI). The meanings we write are plain-language but scientifically honest — we never invent a gene or overstate what it does.

No — and that's an important part of the honesty here. No one can own a human gene; it belongs to all of us. A MyGeneCode gift is a symbolic dedication, a beautiful way to celebrate a person through real biology. It is not a legal claim, a patent, or scientific ownership of any kind.

A framable, archival-quality certificate with gold-foil styling and your personalized dedication, a printed card explaining what the gene does and why it was chosen, all presented inside a premium keepsake box — ready to give, no assembly needed.

We craft the certificate and keepsake box after you order and ship the finished gift to the address you choose. You can send it to yourself to give in person, or straight to the recipient.

Absolutely. You choose the gene, name the recipient and the occasion, and add a short personal message. You can preview how it reads before you order, so the words feel exactly right.

Browse by chromosome and read each gene's meaning — there are genes tied to bonding, strength, language, longevity, curiosity, and more. If you'd like a hand, our gift concierge (the gold button, bottom-right of any page) can suggest a gene based on who you're celebrating.

Yes. We only collect what we need to craft and deliver your gift and to follow up about your order. We don't sequence anyone, we don't collect DNA, and we never sell your information. The genes themselves come entirely from public scientific databases.

Anyone you want to celebrate in a way that lasts — a partner on an anniversary, a new parent, a graduate, a grandparent, an athlete, a friend who's one of a kind. If a person's qualities can be put into words, there's usually a gene that captures them.