“Surprise heirs like Thomas are popping up because of DNA test kits,” according to the Wall Street Journal article. While ...

At-home DNA kits reveal unknown heirs, sparking inheritance disputes. Estate planners must adapt strategies to protect ...

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 ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Millions of Americans have used at-home DNA test kits. Now there are new concerns over who has that information and what they can do with it. It didn’t have to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

This image depicts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientist, who was punching holes in a card containing the genes of an inactivated virus . The scientist was using a disposable ...

After using defective DNA testing kits for eight months, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said it would review its recent criminal cases and thousands of samples. The agency's Scientific ...

Finding out your dog’s breed can be a fun experience, but there are also plenty of reasons to get a dog DNA kit that will have an impact on your furry friend’s wellbeing. Identifying genetic health ...

Consumer DNA testing kits like 23andMe and AncestryDNA aren’t just making it easier to uncover your heritage or track down ...