Former 8th Ward Ald. Devon Reid calls himself “a proud Evanstonian, a proud Illinoisan and a proud American.” However, he said his family’s origins have been a lingering question. Now, by ...

Margaret Press will still be “involved deeply” in the DNA Doe Project, the nonprofit she co-founded that has identified over a hundred Jane and John Does, including a previously unknown victim of ...

Evanston’s Reparations Committee discussed a potential partnership reconstructing African ancestry with DNA testing Thursday. The committee welcomed LaKisha David, an assistant professor of ...

He's known as the Luce County John Doe. His skeletal remains were found 36 years ago in a remote wooded area in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with no identification, no definitive cause of death and no ...

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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - There has been a big step forward for two cold cases dating back to the 1980s that we’ve been following closely. 19 Investigates profiled the cases of Toledo Jane Doe and ...

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 ...

With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

At-home DNA tests have become hugely popular. Offering insights into how we all came to be, the tests give us context for our health and genetic make-up, trace our lineage, and even connect us with ...

Members of the American Indian Program are voicing strong opposition to Cornell’s participation in the National Geographic Genographic Project, arguing that the project overlooks the political and ...

People who submit DNA to ancestry websites are now leading to arrests. Christine Franke was a 25-year-old college student when she was shot dead in her Orlando apartment on Oct. 21, 2001. Though DNA ...