Dogs are a part of our family, but who formed part of theirs? With more mixed breeds cropping up, DNA tests have gained popularity among pet owners seeking to confirm their canines’ genetic ...

When scrolling through adorable animal videos on social media, it seems like many of the accounts who post belong to the pets themselves. I've noticed that most of these accounts allude to both the ...

EUGENE, Ore. — Forensic DNA analysis is one of law enforcement’s strongest tools in identifying unknown crime suspects, but it has its limitations. Researchers have found certain groups of people are ...

If you're looking to uncover family history or learn more about your health, here's how to decide which DNA testing kit is ...

Fifty hours. That’s how long it now takes to decode and interpret a newborn baby’s genome — an undertaking that used to take weeks, or even months. And those two days can mean the difference between ...

A new DNA sequencing technique that delivers faster and more accurate bacterial infection diagnoses could be implemented nationwide. The method, developed by the Medicines and Healthcare products ...

Hernando County is the first of about a dozen Florida Sheriff’s offices to integrate Rapid DNA testing during the booking process. But, there are some red flags over the system’s reliability. The new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Imagine opening a birthday gift DNA kit and discovering you're entitled to ...