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

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 ...

In 2017, I sent DNA samples to Ancestry, as well as to two other DNA companies. My parents had recently passed away, and I had some questions about my family background that I hoped the DNA might ...

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has rapidly grown in popularity, offering people insights into their ancestry, health risks, and family history. However, the DNA you provide holds significant ...

Officials investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have recovered DNA from a glove found near her house. If they don't get an exact match, they could turn to genealogy websites for clues.