If you're looking to uncover family history or learn more about your health, here's how to decide which DNA testing kit is best for you.

How? DNA testing, or genetic ancestry testing, involves the comparison of DNA belonging to an individual with other DNA submitted from people across the globe.

What information do you want? 23andMe offers healths reports on genetic variants, while Ancestry DNA has an extensive database of family trees.

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.

Here’s how DNA tests work, their pros and cons, and how to choose the right one for you. What are DNA, genes and chromosomes?

RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) -- DNA testing can be a fun way to unlock the mysteries of your family history, but you should also think about potential pitfalls. Tisha Powell and I decided to ...

In a move that will more than double its market reach, Ancestry announced Wednesday that it is expanding sales of its signature DNA test kits to 54 new markets across five continents.

A controversial advertisement provokes backlash online. DNA testing service Ancestry is pulling an ad after an online backlash accusing it of whitewashing history and rape. The ad, which is called ...