We wanted to see if Ancestry can actually reveal a person’s family history and what records were available in its database, ...

She discovered at age 54 that he was not her biological father The author with her dad Paul Shapiro on the beach in Bermuda, circa 1965. She discovered at age 54 that he was not her biological ...

With the popularity of DNA tracing sites on the rise, there are more and more stories of unexpected family secrets revealed. After all, tracing down your genetic background can sometimes feel like ...

When I found out my father had been adopted, I was curious to know more about his side of the family. Nothing could have prepared me for what I would discover ...

The best home DNA kits are more popular than ever, giving us a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, reveal inherited characteristics, and even ...

This image depicts a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientist, who was punching holes in a card containing the genes of an inactivated virus . The scientist was using a disposable ...

The youngest child among four other adoptees, Liam Powell Sr. grew up knowing nothing about his birth parents. Unlike his siblings, he wasn’t eager to find them. It wasn’t until Powell became a parent ...

"At first, I kind of laughed … But they were serious. I could just see the seriousness in their faces." In this book excerpt, Lise Barnéoud explores the limitations of DNA testing.

Christine Shepherd didn't know anything about her mother of father. A California woman who never knew her parents took a DNA test to learn more about their health history, but came away with the ...