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Families did not discover ‘appalling error’ until brother’s DNA test 55 years later revealed mystery sibling

Since it was founded nearly two decades ago, 23andMe has grown into one of the largest biotechnology companies in the world. Millions of people have used its simple genetic testing service, which involves ordering a saliva test, spitting into a tube, and sending it back to the company for a…

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 information than they bargained for.

Having an adopted child can be complicated for the foster parent, especially when there are nosy in-laws around. The post Man Adopts Late BFF’s Daughter, Gets Handed DNA Results Years Later By Snooping SIL first appeared on Bored Panda.

Hunter man's search for identity ends in joyful family discovery.

A man refused to pay $40k in pregnancy expenses after a DNA test revealed his ex-girlfriend's baby isn't his. The post Cheating Woman Wants Ex To Cover $40k In Maternity Costs, He Demands A DNA Test first appeared on Bored Panda.

Echoing the demand of Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad to conduct a DNA test in the case of the gang rape of a minor girl, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that DNA tests should be done on the rape accused to deliver justice to the victim. Read further…

The trial in a countersuit brought by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones against a woman who says she’s his daughter and her mother abruptly ended as Jones agreed to drop the countersuit if the women dismissed pending lawsuits against him, including one where the billionaire was ordered to take a…

For more than a decade, Gutierrez has fought unsuccessfully for DNA testing of evidence that he says would prove he did not kill Escolastica Harrison.