When we first wrote this article, it compared 23andMe and Ancestry. Since then, 23andMe has experienced a data breach, a subsequent lawsuit, board members' resignations and layoffs amidst financial ...

What started as a fun peek into ancestry quickly turned into life-altering information for many of these people. The stories ...

Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...

At-home DNA tests have become hugely popular. Offering insights into how we all came to be, the tests give us context for our health and genetic make-up, trace our lineage, and even connect us with ...

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RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) -- DNA testing can be a fun way to unlock the mysteries of your family history, but you should also think about potential pitfalls. Tisha Powell and I decided to embark ...

Valerie is a seasoned writer and editor who has spent her career creating content in the parenting and women's wellness spaces. Before joining Forbes Health, Valerie was the trending news editor at ...

Experts caution those using these services to be careful, as you may not always get what you want from biological relatives.

For 47 years, Heather Lally never knew her dad. Then a DNA test connected her to the birth father she didn't know she had, a ...

On paper, genetic ancestry testing (also known as recreational genetics) sounds like a simple, fun, and exciting process, allowing interested individuals to learn more about their ethnic ancestry and ...