DNA & Genealogy

What is DNA and why should you care about it? Because a DNA test can help you discover your familial background, heritage and maybe even some key health-related indicators. We’ve reviewed the biggest as well as a few smaller company’s DNA tests to find the best. We’ve also considered pricing, pros, cons, key features and more. We’ll help you discover your history by selecting the proper DNA test. We also help to better understand what is involved in DNA testing.

Richard Hill with adopted family

Interview With Richard Hill: A Quest To Find Birth Parents Through DNA Testing

Richard Hill discovered he was adopted as a teenager and then spent a good part of his adult life trying to piece together the puzzle of finding his birth parents. Thanks to at-home DNA tests the process was much easier than expected and he was able to uncover some exciting facts that led to some significant discoveries in his life. Since then, he’s written a book and makes it his mission to help others do the same. We got the chance to interview him and are happy to share his story with our readers in hopes it will inspire others too…

Vitagene box on sofa

Vitagene Reviews: Can Your DNA Really Provide Health Insights?

Step aside personal trainers; science is in the house. Vitagene’s DNA test promises to give you a more personalized approach to fitness and diet — all based on your genetics. What can you learn from this test, and can your results really help you boost your well-being? We tested it out to see if the health insights lived up to the expectation…

23andMe kit

23andMe Reviews: Will You Discover Shocking Health & Ancestry Results?

Wondering if you’ll be diagnosed with a disease later in life? Could the condition skip you but be passed on to your children? You can learn about your health and ancestry all with a spit of your saliva. Okay, maybe it takes a little more than one spit, but it’s a super simple sample that you can send in and have results within weeks…

HomeDNA kit on wood table

HomeDNA Reviews: Our Review and Firsthand Experience

Want to take a dip into the human gene pool? HomeDNA’s GPS Origins® test can tell you where you fit in with the 36 identified gene pools around the world. Is this at-home test worth it? Dive into our Home DNA test reviews to find out…

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Best DNA Testing For Health Reasons: What Can You Learn From At-Home Tests?

Direct to consumer genetic testing is a booming business these days, but are these tests legitimate? Yes… in some cases. Many at-home DNA tests to determine ancestry as well as several paternity tests are legit. But what about at-home DNA testing for health reasons? This is where caution is key from a consumer standpoint. Various types of DNA health testing kits on the market claim to determine your predisposition for diseases and carrier status, give you your cellular age, or analyze your DNA for weight loss and fitness purposes. Are they worth it? And are they actually accurate? See what we’ve uncovered before putting a dent in your wallet…

Black and white family photo of two parents and their children (Caption: AncestryDNA Test Reviews)

AncestryDNA Test Reviews: Pros, Cons, And A Personal Account

Are you interested in having your DNA tested to find answers to your family’s lineage? The AncestryDNA test can give you a breakdown of regions in the world where your ancestors lived, help connect you with living relatives and assist you in filling in your family tree…

Living DNA test

Living DNA Review: Discover Your Family Heritage

Did you that know a simple swab of your cheek can reveal where your genetic ancestors came from thousands of years ago? Sitting inside your mouth is data that can provide insight into who you are and where you’re from. Thanks to Living DNA’s ancestry test, I found answers and discovered more about my past and genetic heritage than I ever thought possible. You can too! And it’s more affordable and easier than you may think. Read on to learn how you can start digging deeper into your family history with our Living DNA ancestry review (along with our firsthand experience testing of the kit)…

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FamilyTreeDNA Review: Is FTDNA The Best DNA Test?

Where we come from is one of life’s biggest mysteries, and genealogical research can fill in some of the blanks. Want to take your family tree research to the next level? You should consider doing a DNA ancestry test…

Discover Your Roots: Ancestry.com Review

Discover Your Roots: Ancestry.com Review

Ever wonder what mysteries lurk within your family tree? You might be surprised at what you can dig up about your roots and how fun Ancestry.com makes genealogy research. The most well-known genealogy website, Ancestry.com lives up to its high-profile reputation. This company placed first in our best genealogy software online comparison review and second in our best DNA ancestry test comparison review…

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