Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have turned to genetic genealogy as they try to make the most of potential DNA ...

Investigative genetic genealogy has moved from a niche forensic tool to a widely watched method for identifying unknown people when conventional DNA searches reach a dead end. The technique sits at ...

Delaware police have successfully used DNA genealogy, which is being considered to identify unknown DNA found in Nancy ...

In a world consumed in loneliness, meaninglessness and despair, family history provides a surprising source of connection, purpose and even joy.

The suspected Golden State Killer — a serial killer, rapist and burglar that terrorised California in the 1970s and 80s — wasn't pinpointed by fingerprints or eyewitness accounts. Police were led to ...

In this article, we take a look at 7 best sites like Ancestry.com to research your family history. If you would like to skip our detailed analysis of the genealogy industry, you can directly go to 3 ...

Have you ever considered starting a genealogy business? This guide will walk you through the steps of starting a home-based genealogy business.

Doug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent ...

People who join a genealogy group find like-minded people who become friends outside of the confines of a genealogy group ...

The practice of genealogy, researching one’s ancestors, has exploded lately. Ancestry.com has become a huge success, boasting millions of subscribers and a net worth well into the billions. Many, if ...

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An Iowa man has been found guilty of a 40-year-old murder after he was tracked down through a family genealogy website. Many privacy concerns have been raised, and politicians are weighing in. A ...