How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. DNA tests can tell ...

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...

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 ...

This Christmas, you may be thinking of gifting a DNA testing kit, and exploring your genetic and family roots. But these popular services may come with associated privacy risks and lead us to question ...

Boston startup Bystro AI believes the mail-in genetic tests used by millions to trace their ancestry could also help people live healthier lives.

If your estate plan was created before the DNA testing era—or hasn't been updated to account for these new realities—now is ...

It's a common question: Why do some people have an easier time losing weight or building muscle than you do? Sure, unhealthy habits are likely partly to blame, but what about your genes? Dr. Dan ...

As DNA tests become more common, people who "feel" Jewish are discovering hidden ancestry and converting through American ...