With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

Home DNA tests are an accessible way to gain an extensive understanding of your heritage, family history and diaspora. Tests are becoming increasingly affordable and genetic databases are expanding ...

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But such DNA testing services also come with inherent privacy concerns, and they’re bound by few legal guidelines regulating the use of your data. The ramifications of sharing your DNA with for-profit ...

This image depicts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientist, who was punching holes in a card containing the genes of an inactivated virus . The scientist was using a disposable ...

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing now a booming industry—and it’s easy to see why. A simple swap of the inside of your mouth can provide you with insights into your ethnicity, health, and long-lost ...

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 ...