Las Vegas police solve an old murder case using record-low volume of DNAThis could help solve more cold cases, provided there aren't privacy issues.By J. Fingas, 07.25.2021
Ancestry lays off 100 employees as DNA test demand dwindles23andMe had to cut its workforce for the same reason a few weeks ago.By M. Moon, 02.07.2020
Ancestry fought a police DNA database request and wonIt challenged the warrant and didn't provide authorities any information in response.By M. Moon, 02.04.2020
23andMe's VIP service includes a one-on-one chat to explain your DNAIn case you're still not sure what your results mean.By J. Fingas, 10.09.2019
Ancestry hopes you'll share your DNA for a custom Spotify playlistAre you willing to give up some genetic code for some fresh tunes?By J. Fingas, 09.24.2018
23andMe, Ancestry and others agree to genetic privacy guidelinesThey’ll obtain ‘express consent’ before sharing certain data.By M. Locklear, 07.31.2018
23andMe now paints a far clearer picture of your DNA ancestryIt can reportedly trace your roots to over 150 populations.By J. Fingas, 02.28.2018
The best Black Friday deals 2017 (updated)Save big on Apple's iPad Pro, Amazon's Echo and more.By Wirecutter, 11.24.2017
Genealogy service's DNA test helps you find your rootsMyHeritage has introduced a gene kit that identifies the ethnic and geographic history of your family.By J. Fingas, 11.07.2016
Ancestry kills its desktop software, moves to online subscriptionsYou'll have to move online if you want to trace your roots starting in 2016.By M. Smith, 12.09.2015