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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, uncover inherited traits and even help you connect with distant ...

We wanted to see if Ancestry can actually reveal a person’s family history and what records were available in its database, ...

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 ...

As patients and physicians face more choices for DNA testing, Los Altos, Calif.-based startup GenomeSmart debuted this week an artificial intelligence-powered platform to help them decide which of the ...