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 ...

We wanted to see if Ancestry can actually reveal a person’s family history and what records were available in its database, ...

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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 ...

Rapid advances in genetic sequencing have enabled companies such as Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, GEDmatch, Geneanet, Nebula Genomics and Living DNA to offer the general public genetic ...

The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, uncover inherited traits and even help you connect with distant ...

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Faithful readers of the “Roots & Branches” column will know that Eric “Rick” Bender of New Mexico is probably the column’s most prolific correspondent. I’ve met Bender in person, too, a few times over ...

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