AncestryDNA and 23andMe are the world’s most popular DNA tests. Combined, the companies have tested the DNA of more than 15 million people, according to the International Society of Genetic Geneology.

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Every family has a story. And nowhere is that story better preserved than in our genes. Every one of us embodies a unique history of migrations, marriages, moves and mixings — the record of our ...

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There are quite a few DNA kits out there, so why should you decide to purchase AncestryDNA's? Different DNA kits test different categories, like family history, medical history, and ethnicity. Amazon ...

AncestryDNA and 23andMe are two of the most popular DNA testing companies in the world. Both companies offer DNA kits that reveal information about someone's ethnic makeup, family history, and genetic ...

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If your family heritage and genealogy are of interest to your mom, AncestryDNA’s Genetic Test Kit allows her to take a sample of her DNA and send it in for an analysis of where her genes come from — ...

I'm going to clue you in on a fact I discovered a few years ago: My great-grandparents were first cousins. Oh, and my mother has three secret siblings. Uncovering the secrets of your past is downright ...