Genetic genealogists like Amanda Reno use different sources of DNA in their work. While some of the searching done by genealogists involves databases like CODIS (Combined DNA Index Service), other ...

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DNA Labs International has launched a new campaign encouraging people who are using DNA testing with family heritage testing sites to #DNAOptIn on ...

Genetic genealogy has become a widespread fad over the last several years, with many uploading their DNA to websites to better understand their family history. But it's turned out to have another huge ...

Ever since police tracked down the alleged Golden State Killer with a public DNA database, those sites have been privacy minefields for people who just want to learn more about their genetics. Now, a ...

GEDmatch's new "opt-in" policy went into effect on Sunday. A change to GEDmatch, a third-party genealogy site that's helped crack cold cases through user's DNA, may hinder law enforcement's ability to ...