DNA tests can tell people where in the world their ancestors came from, and if they're at risk of developing different genetic conditions. They can sometimes even help people connect with family ...

With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

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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 ...

The surprise news of Osama bin Laden's death, the dramatic raid on his suburban compound, the swift identification and disposal of his body, the presidential announcement that "conveniently" ...

If your estate plan was created before the DNA testing era—or hasn't been updated to account for these new realities—now is ...

Dr. Robert Briner doesn't have a Hollywood script or the star power of television's "CSI" crime drama to tackle DNA testing. Two freezers in his Southeast Missouri Regional Crime Lab are crammed full ...

A woman interested in learning more about her ancestry took a DNA test only to get an unexpected result. Shirley Huang, 25, lives in California but was born and raised in Hawaii, after her parents ...

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 ...