Genealogical and genetic ancestors aren’t the same thing. A DNA match − or a lack of one − may not tell you what you imagine ...

Because she looks the way she does, she gets a lot of “What kind of dog is that?” comments, to which there’s no answer but “I ...

Researchers analyzed the ancient DNA of two mummies from what is now Libya to learn about people who lived in the "Green ...

Evanston’s Reparations Committee discussed a potential partnership reconstructing African ancestry with DNA testing Thursday.

Last week, the genetics company filed for bankruptcy and will sell its trove of user-submitted DNA to the highest or best ...

As 23andMe prepares to be sold, Science News spoke with two experts about what’s at stake and whether consumers should delete their genetic data.

Decades ago, Americans who were interested in travelling to explore their roots had to rely on family lore, sort through ...

23andMe on Sunday filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. after struggling with the fallout of a data breach and weak demand for its ...

Me files for bankruptcy in US after data hack and heavy financial losses - The company’s CEO has also resigned with immediate ...

Home testing kits, readily available from chemists or via the internet, claim to be able to detect the early warning signs for conditions ranging from Alzheimer's disease to prostate cancer.

The growing demand for testing sparked an increase in the use of at-home COVID-19 test kits. These kits provide a safe and comfortable method to conduct virus testing right in your own home ...

Hill covered the 38 kilometres of swimming, 1,800 kms of cycling and 422 kms of running in 279 hours and 30 minutes, doing so competing through the crushing African heat, injury, and pure exhaustion.