We wanted to see if Ancestry can actually reveal a person’s family history and what records were available in its database, so we put it to the test.

A 10-year study shows that a multipronged approach using whole exome sequencing can improve diagnostic yield in patients with suspected autoinflammatory diseases.

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid for genetic testing in an apparent bid to harness his own genetic material for regenerative medicine – which is aimed at repairing the body by developing new tissues and organs as the old ones wear out – according to newly released emails in the Epstein files.

Testing the biological sex of an athlete is becoming more common in sport, with governing bodies defending the practice as safeguarding fairness for women. But as the introduction of mandatory genetic testing raises questions about human rights,

A family continues to look for their daughter's genetic parents after a mom gave birth to a girl not genetically hers in an IVF mix-up, but they claim the clinic who allegedly transferred the wrong embryo isn't providing information in the process.

Genetic testing identifies germline mutations, while genomic testing analyzes somatic mutations in tumors, influencing treatment options. Broader testing criteria are expanding access to genetic insights, enhancing precision medicine in breast cancer care.