A security breach opened up access to a genealogy site’s DNA profilesInfo could've been accessed by anyone, including law enforcement.By C. Fisher, 07.23.2020
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
Justice Department sets rules for using genealogy sites to solve crimesIt wants to balance justice with privacy concerns.By J. Fingas, 09.25.2019
Court convicts murder suspect found through a DNA databaseIt's believed to be the first case solved through the method that went to trial.By M. Moon, 06.29.2019
Airbnb's 'heritage travel' section is for exploring 23andMe resultsWhether it’s Southern Italy or Senegal, you can connect with your roots. By A. Khalid, 05.21.2019
Family Tree DNA will let customers opt-out of the FBI's genetic data accessThe decision follows major privacy backlash.By R. England, 03.14.2019
Police are using ancestry sites to track down more cold case suspectsInvestigators are using GEDMatch, the site used to find the Golden State Killer.By M. Locklear, 06.28.2018
DNA is just another way we can’t opt out of data sharingYour family tree might contain a few bad apples. By V. Blue, 05.11.2018
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