What happens when a genetic test unlocks long-held family secrets or other surprising results? Genetic genealogist Kelli ...

Max Matthai decided to get a DNA test for his dog Louie after they kept getting "stopped all the time" and asked the same ...

Investigators used genetic genealogy to identify the 1966 Geneseo John Doe as 19-year-old Ronald Joe Cole, missing from ...

The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family ...

If you're looking to uncover family history or learn more about your health, here's how to decide which DNA testing kit is ...

Before you take a DNA test, realize that the result you get might not be the one you were expecting. In November 2015 I was answering an email from a cousin, who said that he had unexpected DNA ...

Internet users can't get enough of the "unhinged mix" of breeds that were revealed by Birdie's recent DNA test.

Genetic testing analyzes a person's DNA to determine their risk for certain diseases. It was a game-changer for one Montgomery County woman. Genetic testing is a simple mouth swab that can uncover ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Genetic testing for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can tell doctors if someone has leukemia, what type they may have, and whether treatment is working. The tests look for atypical changes in certain ...

MINNEAPOLIS — By definition, a variant of unknown significance identified in an individual with cardiomyopathy can leave physicians wondering what to do with the information. Don’t discard so-called ...