Scientists are trying to sequence the DNA of Leonardo da Vinci to identify if the remains at his interment site really are ...

Last year, I added my DNA profile to a private genealogical database, FamilyTreeDNA, and clicked “Yes” to allow the police to search my genes.

Scientists have discovered how mutations in a specific gene drive the rare developmental disorder Weaver syndrome, which is ...

Through genetic genealogy, detectives can cast a wide net, searching distant relatives of an unknown suspect, by analyzing the DNA submitted voluntarily to a genetic genealogy database, CeCe Moore ...

People with Indigenous American ancestry carry Denisovan genes that Neanderthals passed on when they mated with modern humans.

Denisovan-derived DNA shaped Indigenous American ancestry, helping early peoples adapt to new environments, foods, and ...

Scientists have obtained genetic material from the ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans, who lived three to five thousand years ago ...

A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing ...

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

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have played a pivotal role in an international study that has uncovered a ...