When Curiosity Gets the Best of You So, there I was, scrolling through my social media feed one lazy Sunday afternoon, and I ...

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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 ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Millions of Americans have used at-home DNA test kits. Now there are new concerns over who has that information and what they can do with it. It didn’t have to be ...

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 ...

An online community has formed for those with unexpected DNA test kit results. As at-home DNA test kits have exploded in popularity, many people are turning to them to connect with their families. But ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Millions of Americans have embraced at-home DNA kits, hoping to unlock the secrets of their family trees and uncover potential health risks. But behind the promise of ancestry and ...