What started as a fun peek into ancestry quickly turned into life-altering information for many of these people. The stories ...

About 5 years ago, LaKisha Tawanda David traced her family's ancestry back to Ghana through genetic testing. For her, a Black woman in America, the ...

Congratulations: Thanks to all — the institutions and the people — who enrich our holiday period with exhibits and living history presentations that take us back to the days of our ancestors. We might ...

In the last decade, the drive to understand who we are and where we've come from has been accelerated by DNA testing.

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Americans with European heritage have long been able to pinpoint their ancestry through DNA testing, but it's only in recent years that those with African heritage have been able to trace their ...

Growing up, 52-year-old Mary Harris from Texas always felt she didn't quite fit in with her sisters. Their blonde hair and blue eyes contrasted with her own darker features. Driven by curiosity, she ...

At-home DNA tests have become hugely popular. Offering insights into how we all came to be, the tests give us context for our health and genetic make-up, trace our lineage, and even connect us with ...

A major MyHeritage discount ends this weekend, giving you a final chance to grab a low-cost DNA test that can uncover your ...

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 ...

Can DNA testing correct wrongful convictions after death? Explore the legal meaning of posthumous DNA testing and what it ...