DNA Testing · 4 min read
DNA Testing for Health Risks
Your DNA holds critical information about your current and future health. Here's what you can do next if your DNA test suggests you might be at risk.
Ada Sandoval · Sep 17, 2019
DNA Testing · 4 min read
How to Do an Ancestry DNA Test Without Spitting
Collecting enough saliva can be tough for kids, older adults, or anyone with a dry-mouth condition. Cheek swabs and a few simple workarounds can still get your DNA to the lab and keep your family-history project on track.
Angela Natividad · Feb 23, 2024
DNA Testing · 5 min read
5Strands Review (2026): An Experimental Screening Tool, Not a DNA Test
5Strands uses bioresonance hair analysis to screen 600+ items across food, environmental, nutritional, and metals categories. It costs $88 to $188, delivers results in 7-10 days, and is not a DNA test or medical diagnosis.
Ada Sandoval · May 4, 2023
DNA Testing · 8 min read
What Can a DNA Test Tell You About Your Health, Traits, and Relatives?
Learn what a DNA test can tell you about your health and ancestry. Get the facts on the accuracy and reliability of DNA testing and find out how to get started.
Ada Sandoval · Aug 5, 2022
DNA Testing · 4 min read
Are Bad Teeth Hereditary?
Your genes affect how your teeth look — they may be to blame if you have crooked teeth. Read more about the connection between bad teeth and genes here.
Ada Sandoval · Jul 20, 2021
DNA Testing · 11 min read
What Happened to Orig3n?
Some serious red flags were raised about a DNA testing company called Orig3n. What services did this questionable brand offer? Read about their controversy here.
Angela Natividad · Mar 2, 2021
DNA Testing · 4 min read
DNA Testing for Half Siblings
Did you know that a DNA test can prove if someone is your half-sibling? Learn more about how these tests can find the link between suspected siblings.
Angela Natividad · Nov 27, 2019
DNA Testing · 4 min read
How Does DNA Testing Work? (A Quick Guide)
Home DNA tests look simple from the outside, but the real process includes sample collection, lab extraction, SNP reading, and algorithmic interpretation. We walk you through every step.
Kelly Brown · Sep 20, 2019
DNA Testing · 11 min read
AncestryDNA Review (2026)
AncestryDNA starts at $99 and ties your DNA to a 30M+ tester network and a 70B+ historical-records library. It is the strongest first buy for relatives and family trees, and the wrong pick if you want health-related genetic reports.
Cristine Santander · Sep 18, 2019
DNA Testing · 10 min read
ClarityX vs GeneSight (2026)
GeneSight is clinician-ordered and bills insurance, with a $330 self-pay option. ClarityX sells direct at $399 for Mindwell or $499 for Max Rx and takes no insurance at all. Here is which one fits your situation.
Cristine Santander · Aug 21, 2026