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 ...

For many Black Americans, knowing their heritage has been difficult because of the slave trade. Over the years, many have gathered stories from family members, but the availability of kits that ...

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If you're thinking of taking an ancestry DNA test as "a bit of fun", experts warn there is the risk of uncovering more than ...

Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among ...

In 2013, Laura Khalil logged in to 23andMe to submit a sample to the DNA testing service to learn more about her Middle Eastern heritage — unaware it would eventually change her life forever. “23andMe ...

Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, is giving African Americans the pathway to connect further with their identity and heritage. Paige will be at the Heinz History Center on Saturday, ...

(Reuters) -23andMe on Sunday filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. after struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a 2023 data breach that damaged its reputation. The company's shares ...