DNA Testing · 7 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 · 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 · 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 · 6 min read
What Are The Pros And Cons Of DNA Testing?
DNA testing can reveal ancestry, flag inherited health risks, and help you plan ahead. But it also comes with real tradeoffs, including privacy concerns, emotional weight, and results that are not always clear-cut.
Cristine Santander · Sep 17, 2019
DNA Testing · 3 min read
The Meaning Behind Mongolian Birthmarks
Mongolian spots are harmless bluish-gray birthmarks common in babies of Asian, African, Indigenous, and Hispanic descent. We cover what causes them, how common they are, and cultural beliefs.
Angela Natividad · Feb 22, 2024
Dog DNA & Health · 6 min read
Basepaws Dog DNA Test Review (2026)
Basepaws now offers a dog DNA test at $149 (often on sale under $90) covering 330+ breeds and 280+ health markers using next-generation sequencing. Here is what you get, how it compares to Embark and Wisdom Panel, and who should buy it.
Ada Sandoval · Mar 26, 2026
DNA Testing · 4 min read
Genetic Testing Market Growth Statistics
The DTC genetic-testing market is still growing, but it is changing shape. We track the latest market-size estimates, regional concentration, growth drivers, and the factors that could restrain the category.
Angela Natividad · Apr 19, 2024
DNA Testing · 4 min read
Privacy Concerns in DNA Testing Examination
About 50% of people are seriously concerned about what happens to their genetic data. We break down who's worried, what they're worried about, and how privacy fears are shaping the DNA testing market.
Angela Natividad · Apr 19, 2024
DNA Testing · 3 min read
Which Populations Have the Highest Neanderthal DNA?
Most people with non-African ancestry carry 1% to 4% Neanderthal DNA. We break down which populations carry the most and what 23andMe reports actually tell you.
Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024