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Find the best DNA testing kits for ancestry, health, and genetic insights. In-depth reviews, comparisons, and guides.

DNA Testing · 6 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 · 11 min read

What is Heraldry?

Heraldry is an established visual identification system that uses symbols on shields, flags, or emblems to tell people, families, or institutions apart.1 It

Katrina Canlas · Feb 13, 2024
DNA Testing · 5 min read

The Shared African Ancestry of All Humans

Extensive evidence supports the theory that modern humans (Homo sapiens) originated in Africa from genetic, fossil, and archaeological evidence.

Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024
DNA Testing · 6 min read

Can Your Blood Type Reveal Your Heritage?

Understanding how your blood type is inherited can feel like opening a family scrapbook written in genes. Yet the story those genes tell is short. This guide

Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024
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. Fortunately, cheek swabs and a few work-arounds can still

Angela Natividad · Feb 23, 2024
DNA Testing · 11 min read

What is a Lineage society?

A lineage society, also known as a hereditary society, is a membership group that people can join depending on their ancestry.1

Katrina Canlas · Feb 22, 2024
Dog DNA & Health · 15 min read

Embark Review (2026)

Our verdict: We thought that Embark was pretty reliable, easy to use, and helped us understand our dog better. We wished it was a little more comprehensive

Katrina Canlas · Feb 7, 2024