"This is also very common," she says. "It’s estimated that 5 percent of the population has misattributed parentage, whether ...

Internet users can't get enough of the "unhinged mix" of breeds that were revealed by Birdie's recent DNA test.

Even with reassurance from the vet that her dog was healthy, the owner tried two doggy DNA tests for her golden retriever.

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...

An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and genetic testing proved to be lifesaving for the women featured in this story. Jodi Lavery discovered she had a BRCA-2 gene mutation, ...

People trying to lose weight often count calories, carbs, steps and reps and watch the scales. Soon, they may have another number to consider: a genetic score indicating how many calories a person ...

John was abandoned as a newborn and grew up with no knowledge of where he came from. Then one Christmas that changed.

Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.

Up to 5% of Americans may carry genetic variants associated with cancer risk, according to a cross-sectional analysis.The ...