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 ...
Uncovering unexpected family connections can be "life-altering", says Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow, leading to feelings of betrayal and ...
If you're thinking of taking an ancestry DNA test as "a bit of fun", experts warn there is the risk of uncovering more than you bargained for.
Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...
A few years ago, I spat into a plastic tube, hoping to learn more about my ancestry. I didn't expect it would lead to me becoming a citizen of New Zealand. But I am just one of more than 40 million ...
Evanston’s Reparations Committee discussed a potential partnership reconstructing African ancestry with DNA testing Thursday. The committee welcomed LaKisha David, an assistant professor of ...
(Reuters) - Online genealogy website Ancestry.com's $99 gene testing service promises customers they can uncover their ethnic roots with a few drops of saliva, but a Canadian provider of DNA testing ...