When we first wrote this article, it compared 23andMe and Ancestry. Since then, 23andMe has experienced a data breach, a subsequent lawsuit, board members' resignations and layoffs amidst financial ...

Finding out your dog's breed can be a fun experience, but there are also plenty of reasons to get a dog DNA kit that will have an impact on your furry friend's wellbeing. Identifying genetic health ...

Shotgun metagenomics has been widely used to characterize microbial populations present across various environments 1,2. Recently, it gained importance for clinical use cases, e.g., for pathogen ...

The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, uncover inherited traits and even help you connect with distant ...

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The quantity and quality of DNA isolated from environmental samples are crucial for getting robust high-throughput sequencing data commonly used for microbial community analysis. The differences in ...

The accessibility of at-home DNA testing means that practically anyone can send away for a kit and learn about their family history, genetic ancestry and medical information. But some people get more ...