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Could this be the worst gift you ever give? Why DNA tests can prove controversial

DNA tests are popular as presents, but they can reveal some unexpected shocks. We speak to experts and test takers who have had different outcomes

Woman & Home

Britain Has Its First Female Archbishop of Canterbury — So Why Did Some Headlines Name Her Husband Instead?

“We're still measuring women by who they're married to and whether they're mothers, not by what they've achieved.”

Marie Claire

‘For years I believed I was someone I wasn’t after sperm donor error’

Nat Allbut spent years thinking he knew who his father was – now he’s one of dozens to be told the sperm donor details they were given were wrong

The Independent UK

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Use Your Next Vacation to Explore Your Roots

With some research and preparation, you can design a meaningful tour of your family’s ancestral home.

Kiplinger

This Father’s Day, give him the gift of his story

It’s now easier, and more affordable, to learn the truth about your family history

The Guardian - AU

Ancestry discount codes for September 2025 – 25% Off in September

Here are our top tips to save on Ancestry DNA kits and memberships

The Independent UK

Best DNA testing kits for uncovering your family history, tried and tested

Use a DNA kit to fill out the branches on your tree or discover more about your heritage and genetic make-up

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Pope Leo’s grandfather was immigrant from Sicily, genealogists reveal

Robert Prevost’s maternal grandparents came to US from Caribbean and at one point identified as Black

The Guardian - US

Sister Forces Bro To Take Ancestry Test, Results Shock The Family: “Tests Came Out Negative”

A simple Ancestry DNA test caused some real drama for this family when it came to light that the son wasn't biologically related to any of his family.

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‘I think we brought the wrong one home’: one mother’s search to find her lost son

Joan always suspected she had been handed someone else’s baby by the hospital when she gave birth more than 70 years ago. Then an Ancestry DNA test seemed to prove her right. Now in her 90s, she is in a race against time. Can she find her missing child?

The Guardian - UK

How do DNA tests tell if two people are related?

How can DNA from a cheek swab determine if someone is closely related to you?

LiveScience

Think twice before using a DNA test –they're a privacy nightmare

DNA kits offer fascinating insights into your genetic background, but they might be a privacy nightmare.

Tom’s Guide

23andMe’s struggles are a sign that direct-to-consumer DNA testing needs stronger oversight

23andMe, a major company providing direct-to-consumer genetic testing, has been struggling financially since late 2023. In September 2024, the company’s stock hit a rock-bottom of US$0.30, down 96 per cent from its peak share price of US$17.65 in 2021.

The Conversation

This Ancestry discount code for January 2025 saves 50% on your membership

Dive into your past with a 12-month membership for half-price

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

TikToker reveals her Ancestry DNA test identified a cold case victim – and led to her own grandmother’s arrest

A suspect in the ‘Baby Garnet’ case has been found 27 years later, thanks to one woman’s Ancestry DNA results

The Guardian - UK

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Many people want to uncover their ancestry, but – driven by Brexit – others also hope to regain access to the EU

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift has a very famous cousin and we had no idea

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson Are Distantly Related, Genealogy Company Reveals

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Salon

Taylor Swift related to Emily Dickinson

Swift has referenced Dickinson several times while sharing and discussing her music

USA Today Sports Media Group

How Taylor Swift and poet Emily Dickinson are related

The legendary Tortured Poets Department singer is related to a legendary poet.

Newcastle Herald

'Didn't feel real': how woman found dad she never knew after 30 years

'I recognised my eyes when I saw his picture.'

Fortune

Ancestry’s CEO on how women can get ahead even when the playing field isn’t level

It’s time to become the beneficiary of your history, Deb Liu says.

The Independent UK

Best Christmas gift deals of 2023: John Lewis, Lindt, Phase Eight, Ancestry and more

Save up to half-price on your Christmas shopping with discount codes from top brands

Fortune

Ancestry.com CEO Deb Liu credits Sheryl Sandberg for helping her navigate Silicon Valley

She recognizes that the biases she faced are still present.

Evening Standard

Best DNA tests 2025: Explore your ancestry with one of these top kits

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