DNA Testing · 6 min read
Inherited Diseases and What Genetic Testing Can Uncover
Genetics plays a significant role in our lives. The genes we inherit can reveal important clues about inherited disease risk.
Kelly Brown · Sep 21, 2019
DNA Testing · 10 min read
MyHeritage DNA Review (2026)
MyHeritage DNA costs $89 and is built for international genealogy. It is the better buy when your family history crosses borders, but AncestryDNA remains the stronger first test for most U.S.-focused buyers.
Will Hunter · Sep 20, 2019
DNA Testing · 16 min read
23andMe Review (2026)
23andMe is still the strongest mainstream kit when you want FDA-reviewed health screening and ancestry in one account. Premium at $199 is the real value tier. Skip it if your goal is deeper genealogy.
Ada Sandoval · Sep 18, 2019
DNA Testing · 3 min read
GPS Origins Review (2026)
GPS Origins offers location-level ancestry claims that most kits do not attempt. It works better as a niche secondary test than as your main ancestry kit.
Angela Natividad · Sep 18, 2019
DNA Testing · 4 min read
How to Delete Your Data From Every DNA Testing Service
Step-by-step instructions for deleting your DNA data from major testing companies, including what to do before you request deletion and how long each service takes.
Cristine Santander · Sep 17, 2019
DNA Testing · 3 min read
How to Download Your DNA Data - Guide for Ancestry, 23andMe, and Other Testing Companies
DNA testing companies may retain your DNA information in their database. Here's how to download your raw DNA data for safekeeping.
Ada Sandoval · Sep 17, 2019
DNA Testing · 1 min read
What Percentage of the World Has Freckles?
Freckles are small, concentrated spots of melanin on the skin, most visible on fair complexions. They're linked to the MC1R gene and found in many populations worldwide.
Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024
DNA Testing · 3 min read
What To Do With DNA Raw Data
Your raw DNA file is most useful when you treat it like sensitive data, not a toy. Download it, store it safely, upload it selectively, and avoid treating third-party health reports as diagnoses.
Ada Sandoval · Sep 17, 2019
DNA Testing · 4 min read
False Positives in Genetic Testing Statistics
Up to 40% of consumer DNA test results may be false positives. We cover the rates across consumer, prenatal, and cancer tests, and what to do if you get a flagged result.
Angela Natividad · Apr 19, 2024
DNA Testing · 3 min read
DNA Evidence Interpretation Variability Study
DNA evidence interpretation can vary between labs, analysts, and sample conditions. We review the data on what causes those differences and how forensic labs are working to reduce them.
Angela Natividad · Apr 19, 2024