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 ...

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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Rapid advances in genetic sequencing have enabled companies such as Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, GEDmatch, Geneanet, Nebula Genomics and Living DNA to offer the general public genetic ...

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 ...

It’s natural to be curious about our ancestry. Finding out about the people who came before us can help us understand ourselves and our genetics – and even connect us with long lost relatives. So it ...

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If you're thinking of taking an ancestry DNA test as "a bit of fun", experts warn there is the risk of uncovering more than you bargained for.

Evanston’s Reparations Committee discussed a potential partnership reconstructing African ancestry with DNA testing Thursday. The committee welcomed LaKisha David, an assistant professor of ...

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 ...