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 ...

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 ...

Best DNA testing kits for uncovering your family history, tried and tested - Use a DNA kit to fill out the branches on your family tree or discover more about your genetic make-up ...

But such DNA testing services also come with inherent privacy concerns, and they’re bound by few legal guidelines regulating the use of your data. The ramifications of sharing your DNA with for-profit ...

NMAFREF copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Contents Part one: Getting started -- Genetic genealogy basics -- Common misconceptions -- Ethics and genetic genealogy -- Part ...

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