As a shopping editor, I've spent years touting at-home DNA kits in gift guides, and I've even given a few to friends and family members myself over the years. I genuinely think they are one of the ...

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At-home DNA and health tests may not be covered by HIPAA. Genetic data can expose you or relatives and create insurance risks. FDA review and follow-up care vary widely. The kit arrives. It isn't big.

When we first wrote this article, it compared 23andMe and Ancestry. Since then, 23andMe has experienced a data breach, a subsequent lawsuit, board members' resignations and layoffs amidst financial ...

Turmoil at 23andMe, a company offering popular at-home DNA testing, has upset the industry. Following the resignation of every independent member of the company’s board of directors, its chief ...

The accessibility of at-home DNA testing means that practically anyone can send away for a kit and learn about their family history, genetic ancestry and medical information. But some people get more ...