Scientists traced Leonardo da Vinci’s Y chromosome through living relatives, a breakthrough that may confirm his true burial ...

For nearly five decades, a woman found dead in a California snowbank was known as "Emigrant Gap Jane Doe." Thanks to DNA ...

Genealogy and ancestry-based DNA testing is a process whereby a DNA testing provider analyzes an individual's genome and uses the resulting information to provide insight into the individual's ...

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 ...

FamilyTreeDNA's Family Finder test analyzes your DNA to reveal relatives, ethnic origins, and migration patterns, making it easier than ever to explore your Irish heritage.

LEHI — Kerri Robbins has been searching for her biological father since she was 15 years old. Now, at 65, she has found new family members who cheer her on as she battles Stage 4 nonsmoking lung ...

With the popularity of DNA tracing sites on the rise, there are more and more stories of unexpected family secrets revealed. After all, tracing down your genetic background can sometimes feel like ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. In this Sept. 18, 2014 photo, a vintage photograph of World War II veteran Dale Stickrath is on display along with other ...