Joseph LaPointe returned to the United States after a stint in Germany, where he had been stationed as a member of the U.S. military. But a part of him stayed behind. Fast forward to Friday night.

The identities of two Detroit men, each found dead years ago, were resolved via DNA testing and genetic genealogy.

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Rather than relying on a cheek swab or a little blood, however, these cosmic DNA tests utilize tiny ripples in the fabric of ...

I met my third cousin on Ancestry. Even though we share just 1% of our DNA, we used ChatGPT to connect the dots between ...

With so many at-home DNA tests now available, learning more about your genetics and ancestry is easier than ever. All you have to do is choose an online service, receive a DNA testing kit ...

Recent studies have examined the implications of genetic ancestry testing on individual identities and social dynamics. One study found that unexpected DNA test results can challenge participants ...

Darrell Crawford has the oldest DNA found in North America — a genetic line that was traced back a whopping 55 generations.

At-home DNA testing is no longer in high demand — and critics have raised concerns about unreliable tests and privacy.