Thirty years ago I had an affair and gave birth to a daughter, Julie, and didn’t tell my husband, John, about it. Last year ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you have submitted your sample, you will receive your results in four weeks. This will include an ethnicity estimate, as ...

I am 67 and was adopted as a child. Last year I found my birth father after using a DNA test kit from Ancestry.co.uk, which ...

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The genealogy site’s clarification of its terms and conditions has barred those working on unsolved crimes from access to the ...

"My twin brother and his wife decided to do an Ancestry DNA test together for fun. Imagine his surprise when, at the age of ...