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Home DNA tests are an accessible way to gain an extensive understanding of your heritage, family history and diaspora. Tests are becoming increasingly affordable and genetic databases are expanding ...

Fort Myers, Fla. Have you ever wondered where exactly you came from? At-home DNA kits are increasing in popularity and offer a glimpse into your family’s past. But do they work? We put two popular ...

Thanks to the rise of DNA test kits, it's easier than ever to explore your genetic roots. If you want to dig deeper into your family tree but cost has been a factor, thanks to the Amazon Big Spring ...

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It seems everyone is checking their ancestry these days at sites like Ancestry.com and 23andMe.com. Everyday, long lost relatives are reunited at airports, after an ancestry test brought them together ...

We reviewed the top DNA testing kits not too long ago on Digital Trends, pitting them against each other to find which one is truly the best. As it turns out, two of our top picks are featured as ...

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 ...