Ancestry does not use the standard Y-chromosome and/or mitochondrial DNA methodologies most others use -- so we know less about how it actually analyzes DNA. After spitting in the tube ...

Millions of users have used genetic testing to discover more about themselves. But you may want to consider deleting your ...

Ancestry.com Inc. said a hypothetical takeover of its flailing rival in the consumer genetic testing industry, 23andMe ...

A giant biotechnology company might be about to go bust. What will happen to the millions of people’s DNA it holds?

Worried about your privacy after taking an at-home DNA test? Here's what you should know and what you can do.By If you’ve ...

Millions of people have spat into test tubes for ancestry companies but now there are questions being asked about what might happen to their DNA. After a data breach, a sinking share price and ...

Before unwrapping and sending in your saliva, though, know that genealogical services like Ancestry and 23&Me have unraveled ... This was all a shock': When DNA test kits unearth family secrets ...

The past three decades have seen a rise in the popularity of commercial direct-to-consumer (DTC) DNA test kits (e.g., Ancestry, 23andme, MyHeritage). An estimated 30 million people worldwide have ...

Turmoil at 23andMe, and a lawsuit alleging that GEDmatch shares data with Facebook, highlights how far your genetic ...

Want to know more about your ancestry and heritage? In this year’s best Black Friday deals, DNA genetic testing kits from 23andMe are now 50% off, so shoppers can get insights into their health ...

Next, lineage documents are essential to demonstrate the direct bloodline connection from the ancestor to the applicant. Birth certificates for each generation must be provided, tracing the lineage ...

Best loved actors and close friends, James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish are on their DNA journey to delve into their family ...