A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

Artist, inventor and anatomist Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance man — and scientists are aiming to unlock the secrets of his genius on a genetic level. But there’s just one ...

Halina Tilsley was always confident she knew who she was. Born after the end of World War II, she was the daughter of a Polish woman and a British-born Kiwi soldier, a mother of two, a grandmother and ...

Best DNA testing kits for uncovering your family history, tried and tested - Use a DNA kit to fill out the branches on your family tree or discover more about your genetic make-up ...

The tiny little powerhouses of our cells: mitochondria, are unique among organelles because they carry their own tiny little genomes. This genetic material is separate from the rest of our genomic DNA ...

Recent advancements in DNA ancestry research have led a northern Maine French teacher to an unexpected discovery: more than 80% of his students have Indigenous ancestors. Fort Kent French teacher ...

TEL AVIV, Israel & LEHI, Utah & HOUSTON & FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MyHeritage, the leading global platform for family history and DNA testing, announced today a landmark move to Whole Genome ...

A previously unknown type of DNA damage in the mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside our cells, could shed light on how our bodies sense and respond to stress. The findings of the UC ...

Embark Dog DNA Tests are a gift idea for pet owners this holiday season. The tests can help owners discover their dog's breed, health traits, and ancestry. Ahead of Black Friday, the DNA test kits are ...