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 ...

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

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has rapidly grown in popularity, offering people insights into their ancestry, health risks, and family history. However, the DNA you provide holds significant ...

At-home DNA tests have become hugely popular. Offering insights into how we all came to be, the tests give us context for our health and genetic make-up, trace our lineage, and even connect us with ...