If you're looking to uncover family history or learn more about your health, here's how to decide which DNA testing kit is best for you.

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 ...

DNA testing is a common occurrence in this day and age. With advanced technology, people can trace their ancestry and family tree. However, what happens if one doesn’t use a DNA testing company yet ...

Genetic genealogists like Amanda Reno use different sources of DNA in their work. While some of the searching done by genealogists involves databases like CODIS (Combined DNA Index Service), other ...

Valerie is a seasoned writer and editor who has spent her career creating content in the parenting and women's wellness spaces. Before joining Forbes Health, Valerie was the trending news editor at ...

DNA and genealogy websites ― the genetic tools millions now use to connect with relatives or unlock questions about their ancestry — are playing a key role in another way that experts say will happen ...

Marie Palmer has helped bring closure to families by identifying unknown individuals through genetic genealogy—and now she’s ...