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 ...

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 ...

Uncovering unexpected family connections can be "life-altering", says Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow, leading to feelings of betrayal and ...

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.

Tyson Parker, a student at Brigham Young University, demonstrated how to submit a DNA test through Ancestry.com. Universe Live reporter Berlin Anderson takes us through the lens. The Daily Universe is ...

I'm going to clue you in on a fact I discovered a few years ago: My great-grandparents were first cousins. Oh, and my mother has two secret brothers. Uncovering the secrets of your past is downright ...

I'm going to clue you in on a fact I discovered a few years ago: My great-grandparents were first cousins. Oh, and my mother has three secret siblings. Uncovering the secrets of your past is downright ...

Thanks to the rise of DNA test kits, it's easier than ever to explore your genetic roots. If you want to dig deeper into your family tree but cost has been a factor, thanks to the Amazon Big Spring ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As store-based distribution of genetic health ...