Genealogy leader named: AncestryDNA ranked best ancestry-focused DNA test in 2026, praised for its 25+ million users and 40 billion historical records. Competitors’ niche strengths: MyHeritage excels ...

Turmoil at 23andMe, a company offering popular at-home DNA testing, has upset the industry. Following the resignation of every independent member of the company’s board of directors, its chief ...

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...

The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, prompting people who’ve used the service and sent in DNA samples to be analyzed to wonder what will happen to their genetic data. The ...

Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe agreed to support a court-approved data privacy ombudsman who would review the sale of customer’s genetic data as part of the company’s bankruptcy. The decision is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anisha Sircar is a journalist covering tech, finance and society. UKRAINE - 2021/06/17: In this photo illustration, 23andMe logo ...