Swipe card: DNA

A man has been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of a brutal double murder from 2005, after police used DNA-based genealogy. The method, which connects...

In December 2025, MyHeritage DNA Traits was launched. The DNA test is no longer just about ethnicity and genealogy matches, you can now get reports on personal...

MyHeritage has created a new type of test that can read a person's entire DNA. DNA is like a recipe for who you are...

Swedish Stefan Kinert is one of many millions of people in the Western world who have taken a DNA test via the now numerous providers of...

Genealogy can often reveal surprising and sometimes disturbing information about a person's ancestors. A recent study showed that about two-thirds of genealogists...

For experienced genealogists, using DNA and genetics to explore the past can be an incredibly exciting part of the job. With new technology...

US-based genetic testing company 23andMe, known for providing DNA tests that help people find their ancestry and explore ethnic origins, has been acquired by...

US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, causing concern among millions of users worldwide - including in Norway....

The Swedish government is expected to provide legal support for the use of DNA genealogy as a method to solve serious crimes from July 1, 2025. This ...

Swedish police cold case teams are ready to use traditional genealogy alongside advanced DNA technology to solve old unsolved criminal cases. This method...