"I ruined my family"—A Christmas gift that changed 3 lives forever
When Shelby bought her mom a DNA kit, the results were shocking. Newsweek spoke to three women whose families were transformed by the technology.
Woman Backed For Disinviting Siblings to Wedding After Family DNA Fiasco
A woman who found out that her father and siblings are not biologically related has taken the situation into her own hands.
'Crying': Adopted Man Finds Biological Family After 66 Years in Teary Video
After more than six decades, Betheny Melton's dad has been reunited with his biological father and two sisters he didn't know existed.
Video of Adult Woman Finally Meeting Her Father Viewed Over 7 Million Times
The heartwarming video documented the first time Brandais met her father after she accidentally found him through DNA site 23andMe.
TikToker Shares Shocking Moment She Learned She Was Dating Her Cousin
In the video, which has racked up nearly 500,000 views, @mattilathehut shares the unfortunate aftermath of being gifted a DNA testing kit.
DNA Testing Site Used to Catch Criminals Vulnerable to Hackers, Study Finds
A popular third-party genetic genealogy database is vulnerable to security risks that include impersonation of relatives, a study found.
Scientists Debunk the Idea There Is a 'Gay Gene'
Researchers looked at the genetic makeup of over 475,000 people.
Genetic Link Between Cannabis and Schizophrenia: Study
The study, part of a project to better understand genetic variations that give people a higher likelihood of using cannabis, analyzed data from more than 180,000 people.
FDA Approves First At-Home Gene Test for Breast Cancer
Women can now test themselves for three mutations without a doctor's approval.
23andMe Will Resume Providing Health Information
The FDA has given authorization to the Silicon Valley startup to market its home genetic test.
The FDA Doesn't Want You to Unzip Your Genes
The agency's frosty warning letter to 23andMe might halt the company's DIY genetic tests.
The FDA Doesn't Want You to Unzip Your Genes
The agency's frosty warning letter to 23andMe might halt the company's DIY genetic tests