What happens when a genetic test unlocks long-held family secrets or other surprising results? Genetic genealogist Kelli ...

With the popularity of DNA tracing sites on the rise, there are more and more stories of unexpected family secrets revealed.

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

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...

When Nick Lumi found out St. Luke’s University Health Network was offering free DNA testing, he thought it was a novelty, a chance to find out more about his ancestry. Instead, he learned he had a ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

While genetic testing is not outright illegal in Israel, there are significant legal restrictions that limit access to DNA tests. In August 2024, a rumor spread on social media that doing a DNA test ...

DNA analysis of cultural artifacts shows diverse biological profiles, but contamination and mixed signals complicate ...

Researchers from Radboud university medical center and University of Basel have discovered new genetic causes of inherited ...