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Recently, my dad discovered a family secret: In the 1960s, one of his first cousins, now deceased, fathered a previously unknown child with a woman who placed the baby for adoption. The records were ...

Best DNA testing kits for uncovering your family history, tried and tested - Use a DNA kit to fill out the branches on your family tree or discover more about your genetic make-up ...

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 ...

Millions of Americans have embraced at-home DNA kits, hoping to unlock the secrets of their family trees and uncover potential health risks. But behind the promise of ancestry and well-being lies a ...

Evanston’s Reparations Committee discussed a potential partnership reconstructing African ancestry with DNA testing Thursday. The committee welcomed LaKisha David, an assistant professor of ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Millions of Americans have embraced at-home DNA kits, hoping to unlock the secrets of their family trees and uncover potential health risks. But behind the promise of ancestry and ...

AncestryDNA is holding a sitewide sale with discounts up to 75% off kits and 50% off memberships. The basic AncestryDNA kit is currently on sale for $39, down from its original price of $99. Bundles ...