genetic genealogy
The UCLA ATLAS Community Health Initiative has been probing the benefits and limits of genetically inferred versus self-identified ancestry.
Lawsuit Claims Genetic Testing Company Ancestry Violated Illinois Privacy Act
A class-action lawsuit alleges that Ancestry violated the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act when the firm was acquired by Blackstone last year.
The decision comes amid a general slowdown in the market, yet also showcases the continued appeal of ancestry-related applications.
Ancestry to Discontinue NGS-Based AncestryHealth Service
Ancestry will focus more on family history and genetic genealogy, and called the move a "strategic but difficult decision."
Ancient DNA Analysis Elucidates Split of Denisovan, Neanderthal Y Chromosome Lineages
Sequencing of ancient samples showed that Denisovan Y chromosomes split around 700,000 years ago from a lineage shared by Neanderthals and modern humans.