The popularity of home DNA testing has grown significantly in recent years, with these tests being used to answer some of life’s most important personal questions. Sometimes those questions are asked quietly, at home, by someone with a private doubt. And sometimes, they’re answered by accident, decades later, in the most unexpected way. That was […]

Every August 11, National Son and Daughter Day gives parents and children a reason to pause and appreciate one another. Unlike more commercial holidays, this day isn’t about gifts or grand gestures. It’s simply a moment to acknowledge the relationship between a parent and their child. The day’s origins are informal, believed to trace back […]

When Kyle Bylin received an at-home DNA test as a Christmas present, he had no idea it would uncover a secret nearly four decades old. That he and another man, Jeremy Morrison, had been switched as newborns at the same hospital in 1988. The story, which has since made national headlines, is a powerful reminder […]

July 26 marks National Aunt and Uncle Day, a day to celebrate the aunts and uncles who show up for birthdays, school plays, and everyday moments that shape a child’s life. Aunts and uncles often occupy a unique space in a family; part parent, part friend, and sometimes the person a child turns to when […]

When most people think about DNA paternity testing, they usually picture something reserved for courtroom dramas or sensationalist TV shows. In reality, paternity testing has become one of the most accessible and widely used forms of DNA testing in the US, helping thousands of families every year gain clarity, confirm relationships, and find peace of […]

Observed annually on 26 June, International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – also known as World Drug Day – is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the global impact of drug misuse and the illicit trade that drives it. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1987, the day brings together governments, […]

Finding out you’re expecting a baby can bring a mixture of emotions. For some, that includes uncertainty about paternity; a situation that’s far more common than many people realize, and one that can bring significant emotional strain. In the past, establishing paternity meant waiting until after the baby was born. Today, advances in genetic science […]

Every summer, millions of people across the US head to fields, parks, and arenas to attend music festivals. In 2024, JamBase recorded 2,840 music festivals across 90 countries worldwide, with the US hosting 1,168 festivals – more than any other nation. For many attendees, festivals are a positive, memorable experience. But alongside the music and […]

DNA testing used to feel like something you only saw on the news or in crime dramas. Now, hundreds of thousands of people across the US take a DNA test every year for all kinds of reasons. Some want answers, some want closure – some are simply curious. Here, we look at five of the […]

May is Celiac Awareness Month, an annual campaign led by the Celiac Disease Foundation to shine a spotlight on celiac disease – a serious, genetic autoimmune condition triggered by a reaction to gluten. Celiac disease affects an estimated 3 million Americans, yet 70-80% of those people remain undiagnosed. That’s millions of people who may be […]