Many DNA test kits promise to deliver enticing personal data. Unfortunately, genetic testing results are probably not as accurate as you think.

An expert in the field revealed how genetic testing works, what it means and what steps to take if your family history points to an elevated risk of cancer. Genetic testing, as the name suggests ...

Genetic testing can potentially identify the risks of various diseases, inherited conditions, and even traits passed down through generations. Learn more.

Genes shape many things: eye color, height, freckles, and the list goes on. Now, research suggests they may also influence lifespan. Genetic testing can offer insights.

Read This Before You Buy a Genetic Testing Kit At-home testing can offer an incomplete picture of disease risk, get ancestry wrong, and compromise privacy ...

But how do these DNA tests work, and how can they tell if two people are related to each other? A genetic test typically involves submitting a saliva sample to a laboratory.

Genetic testing for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may help diagnose the condition and determine whether treatment is working. Learn more.

Illustration of DNA with sequencing data printed on it When should patients with breast cancer undergo genetic testing, and how should test results inform treatment? Genetic testing in breast ...