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 ...

How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. DNA tests can tell ...

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 ...

This Christmas, you may be thinking of gifting a DNA testing kit, and exploring your genetic and family roots. But these popular services may come with associated privacy risks and lead us to question ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Not that long ago, family secrets had every chance of staying that way – ...