How Does Ancestry Testing Work? Exploring Admixture Testing

Advances in genetics have given researchers new tools for analyzing people’s DNA to gain insights into the ancestral histories...

It is increasingly possible for individuals to learn about their genetic ancestry through low-cost DNA tests marketed to consumers....

This lesson provides students the opportunity to explore the excitement and challenges related to the direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing...

Elizabeth, a high school science teacher, explains why she makes time to engage her students on the ethical and...

This lesson explores the science of genetic ancestry testing. Together with pgEd’s companion lesson on Ancestry & Identity in...

Pedigrees are a widely used tool in medicine, research, and teaching. In the classroom, pedigrees are a helpful tool...

As scientists analyze DNA from more and more people, they are developing a better understanding of human genetic variation....

As part of our Congressional briefing, “The Common Thread: What genetics tells us about ancestry, health, and personal identity,”...

Genetic ancestry testing is often framed as a means to understanding who we are and where we came from....