If you’ve ever thought about taking a DNA test to see where your heritage stems from, or to see if you have a long-lost, ideally famous, cousin you didn’t know about, then there’s no better time than ...

At-home DNA tests have become hugely popular. Offering insights into how we all came to be, the tests give us context for our health and genetic make-up, trace our lineage, and even connect us with ...

The surge in DNA testing usage in recent years echoes people’s increasing curiosity to discover more about their lineage and possible health hazards. DNA tests offer profound information about a ...

I analysed how easy it was to do the swab and how the results were presented (Brittany Miller/The Independent) An increased curiosity around family history has led to a rise in the popularity of ...

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 ...