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

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MyHeritage is a genealogy platform that offers DNA testing kits and access to billions of historical records. The platform allows users to build family trees, discover ancestral connections and ...

If you’ve ever thought about taking a DNA test to see where your heritage stems from, or to see if you have a long-lost, ideally famous, cousin you didn’t know about, then there’s no better time than ...

JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Family Tree DNA after customers claimed their privacy was violated. Customers claimed their genetic test results were ...

AncestryDNA is holding a sitewide sale with discounts up to 75% off kits and 50% off memberships. The basic AncestryDNA kit is currently on sale for $39, down from its original price of $99. Bundles ...

The best home DNA kits are more popular than ever, giving us a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, reveal inherited characteristics, and even ...

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 ...

Lily Wood is forty-three years old but considers April 9, 2019, to be her “rebirth day.” That was the date she received her results from Ancestry, the direct-to-consumer DNA-testing company. A ...