Millions of people have handed their DNA over to genetic testing companies like Ancestry or 23andMe to learn more about their family history. Eric Yarham wanted to learn about his heritage, so he ...

When companies like Ancestry.com and 23andMe first invited people to send in their DNA for genealogy tracing and medical diagnostic tests, privacy advocates warned about the creation of giant genetic ...

This year, skip the clutter and gift pure curiosity with the 23andMe Health + Ancestry Kit — a stocking-sized surprise that ...

Americans curious about their ancestry likely paid for a DNA test through 23andMe. 23andMe is on the brink of a financial collapse. The company – founded in 2006 – is now considered unprofitable, The ...

In 2013, Laura Khalil logged in to 23andMe to submit a sample to the DNA testing service to learn more about her Middle Eastern heritage — unaware it would eventually change her life forever. “23andMe ...

Around a year ago, 23andMe had a data breach that led to 6.9 million profiles being accessible. Now, the company has agreed to pay a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was brought ...

RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) -- DNA testing can be a fun way to unlock the mysteries of your family history, but you should also think about potential pitfalls. Tisha Powell and I decided to embark ...

DNA tests have become a popular gift for all generations. They're easy to use — just send 23andMe, Ancestry, or one of their competitors your spit, and in exchange you're promised a detailed breakdown ...

(BCN) — A class action lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court in San Francisco against 23andMe, a genetics information and testing company headquartered in South San Francisco. The suit broadly ...

If your estate plan was created before the DNA testing era—or hasn't been updated to account for these new realities—now is ...

One of the most popularly-recognized biotechnology companies, 23andMe, has filed for bankruptcy. Before the company sells it assets, users are able to download and delete their data, if they wish.