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 ...

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 ...

It seems everyone is checking their ancestry these days at sites like Ancestry.com and 23andMe.com. Everyday, long lost relatives are reunited at airports, after an ancestry test brought them together ...

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We reviewed the top DNA testing kits not too long ago on Digital Trends, pitting them against each other to find which one is truly the best. As it turns out, two of our top picks are featured as ...

This image depicts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientist, who was punching holes in a card containing the genes of an inactivated virus . The scientist was using a disposable ...

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

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