Ancestry DNA offers an in-depth breakdown of family trees and lineage, while 23andMe is better if you want to know about your ...

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 ...

DNA testing offers a proactive approach to healthcare. It detects disease risks early, before symptoms appear. Knowing your genetic predispositions helps in making informed lifestyle choices. Diet, ...

Children born to women who carry pathogenic variants in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are at risk for a range of clinical syndromes collectively known as mtDNA disease. Mitochondrial donation by ...

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...

Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your likely reaction to certain medications.

A groundbreaking study has revealed that your mom and dad’s DNA don’t just pass on telomere length, they actively reshape it ...

Biohackers live by the mantra, “Test, don’t guess” — figure out how well your cells and organs are aging, so you know the lifestyle changes to make and the supplements to take for a longer, healthier ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Florida is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative to learn more about and treat rare diseases in children across the state. The state is ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Malaria is one of the world's most widespread and deadliest parasitic diseases. But some people may have natural protection thanks to DNA inherited from an extinct group of archaic humans known as the ...