DNA testing
Sisters Separated at Birth Reunited After 30 Years Thanks to Home DNA Test
"Our relationship is everything I could have hoped for," said one of the women after finding her sister after many years apart.
There's No 'Reset Password' for Your DNA
Access to genetic data should be tightly controlled, with a transparent and verifiable system of regulations in place to determine who may utilize such information and for what purposes.
Lake Mead Body Found in Barrel Undergoing DNA Test in Hunt for Identity
Barbara Brock believes the remains belong to her brother, Bobbi Eugene Shaw, who went missing 45 years ago.
Internet Shocked by Woman's Dark Family Secret After Taking DNA Test
"Jesus Christ that twist at the end. Of all the things I expected, that was NOT the one," one user commented.
Girl at Heart of 62-Year-Old 'Little Miss Nobody' Cold Case Identified
DNA matching recently led law enforcement to provide closure to the relatives of a woman killed decades ago.
'World's Largest Potato' to Undergo DNA Testing to Prove It's Real
"Do they think I genetically modified it? It's been a rollercoaster of emotion," Colin Craig-Brown said of his possible record-breaking find.
Internet Backs Student Whose College Fund Rides on DNA Test In Viral Thread
"I can't imagine being willing to walk away from my child," one commenter wrote.
Police Examine DNA Testing as Tool to Help Find JonBenét Ramsey's Killer
Police in Boulder, Colorado, have been working with state investigators on "future DNA advancements," the police department said Monday in a statement.
Remains Found in Ohio in 1982 Identified as Former O'Jays Guitarist
The remains found in Twinsburg, Ohio in 1982 were recently identified by local authorities as Frank Little, who had been missing for over 40 years.
Long-Lost Sisters Separated at Birth Meet for First Time After 73 Years
"I think we found each other when we were supposed to," said Linda Hoffman, 73, of her 76-year-old sister, Harriet Carter.
1980 Nevada Murder Victim Identified Through Recent DNA Testing
Police in Nevada said Thursday the identity of a 1980 murder victim was confirmed through new DNA testing, and are reopening the investigation into her death.
Discarded Beer Can Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect From Cold Case
Using a genealogy database, police were able to identify the murderer from unidentified blood that was left at the original crime scene.
TikToker Allegedly Discovers She Has Over 50 Siblings After Using DNA Test
In a Facebook group, the TikToker discovered there were over 50 siblings who shared the same sperm donor for a father.
Coroner Identifies Missing Person Whose Two Feet Washed Up on Coast
The Charleston County Coroner's Office utilized "advanced DNA testing" to identify the individual whose two feet were found still in sneakers.
California Sheriffs Make Arrest in 40-Year Cold Case Murder of a Single Mom
Sonia Carmen Herok-Stone was a single mother when she was killed in 1981.
Families Ask Military to ID 85 Sailors, Marines Who Died on USS Arizona
More than 1,100 military personnel died aboard the Arizona, more than any other ship, at Pearl Harbor.
Woman Forced to Give Up Baby 66 Years Ago Takes DNA Test, Finds Son
"There was a huge part of my life missing," said 86-year-old Issy Carr.
Reddit Users Are Sharing Deep Family Secrets That Finally Came to Light
While the secrets range from the wholesome to the disturbing, they're all massively entertaining to read.
Moms Discover Their Daughters Were Swapped at Birth 38 Years Ago
Two Russian families were shocked to discover that their daughters, born on the same day at the same place 38 years ago, were accidentally swapped at birth.
Town Enacting DNA Testing on Abandoned Dog Poop to Sniff out Lazy Owners
A county in Ireland is taking curbing your dog to the next level; DNA testing is being implemented to find and punish irresponsible dog owners who fail to pick up their dog's waste from public places.
TikToker Shares Shocking Moment She Learned She Was Dating Her Cousin
In the video, which has racked up nearly 500,000 views, @mattilathehut shares the unfortunate aftermath of being gifted a DNA testing kit.
Trump Reauthorizes Debbie Smith Act to Eliminate Rape Kit Backlog
Trump reauthorized funding to help states clear the backlog of more than 100,000 rape kits across the country, despite previous GOP opposition to part of the allocation.
How to Find Out Whether Your Ancestors Were Veterans
Ancestry is opening up 260 million U.S. military records to Americans for free this Veterans Day weekend
Fertility Doctor Scandals Lead to 'Fertility Fraud' Legislation in 3 States
After DNA testing revealed that fertility doctors were using their own sperm for in vitro fertilization, three states passed legislation making the practice illegal.
Daughter of Executed Man Asks Court for DNA Testing
April Alley has requested DNA testing in the case of her father, Sedley, who was executed for the 1985 murder of Marine Lance Cpl. Suzanne Collins. Now the courts must decide if the estate can lobby for such testing.
DNA Swabs Mistakenly Destroyed By Seattle Police Department Staff
This is just one example of how DNA collection can harm or help investigators.
It's Never Too Late to Clear the Name of an Innocent Loved One Executed
The family of Cameron "Todd" Willingham, unjustly executed in 2004, urge to test DNA in Sedley Alley's case—which was never done before Alley was executed in 2006.
'Making A Murderer' Motion Filed In DNA Testing Denial
"Giving the bones to the Halbachs confirms the State's belief that not only were they human—they belonged to Teresa Halbach," said Kathleen Zellner.
DNA Sampling of Remains From North Korea to Take Months
Once DNA sampling begins, the process could take six months to obtain the first results. A number of other obstacles will likely slow the process.
9/11 Victim Identified With DNA Testing
Scott Michael Johnson, 26, has been identified as the 1,642 victim in the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001.