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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

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
Dog DNA & Health · 11 min read

Top 4 DNA Tests for Dogs

New dog owners may not know much about their furry friends, especially if they adopted or rescued them from a shelter. Having a dog is full of benefits, so

Katrina Canlas · Jan 25, 2024
Dog DNA & Health · 11 min read

Wisdom Panel Review (2026)

Our verdict: Wisdom Panel is a great choice when it comes to DNA tests for dogs.

Katrina Canlas · Jan 19, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 7 min read

Wisdom Panel for Cats (2026)

Our verdict: Wisdom Panel was a great way for us to learn more about our furry feline friends.

Angela Natividad · Jan 12, 2024
Cat DNA & Health · 6 min read

How to Tell What Kind of Cat You Have

Most rescue cats are lovable mysteries. Yet every tuft of fur and whisker length holds a clue about the breeds in your companion’s family tree. This guide

Angela Natividad · Jan 12, 2024