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

Over the last few years, at-home DNA kits have become increasingly popular. With many Aussies keen to discover new relatives, ...

Officials investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have recovered DNA from a glove found near her house. If they don't get an exact match, they could turn to genealogy websites for clues.

Idaho prosecutors will have to turn over some genetic genealogy evidence used in the Bryan Kohberger investigation, the judge has decided. The extent of the discovery disclosure is unclear, with a gag ...

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Australians looking to learn more about their heritage through commercial ancestry websites could be helping police solve cold cases.

In 2017, I sent DNA samples to Ancestry, as well as to two other DNA companies. My parents had recently passed away, and I had some questions about my family background that I hoped the DNA might ...