GEDmatch has quietly introduced a "partnership" with Verogen, a company that has created technology specifically for use in the US National DNA Index System (NDIS), opening the door for a fresh wave ...

Genetic genealogists like Amanda Reno use different sources of DNA in their work. While some of the searching done by genealogists involves databases like CODIS (Combined DNA Index Service), other ...

QIAGEN chooses Bode Technology as its exclusive global commercial partner to accelerate use of GEDmatch PRO genealogy database in law enforcement and identification of human remains // Collaboration ...

Ever since investigators revealed that a genealogy website led police to arrest a man as California’s notorious Golden State Killer, interest in using genealogy to solve crimes has exploded. DNA from ...

On Dec. 9, Verogen, a California-based forensic genomics company, acquired GEDmatch, a user-sourced DNA genealogy site. The acquisition suggests that GEDmatch’s transformation from a popular genealogy ...

Closure for cold and contemporary cases – New investigative leads for innocence projects, criminal investigations, and identification of missing persons Turnkey genealogy solution – Optimized for ...

During the Christmas season, genetic genealogy companies offer discounts on testing kits. We should be increasingly concerned not only about the accuracy of the tests but also about giving the gift ...

The genetic genealogy website that was instrumental in catching the infamous Golden State Killer has been bought by a genomics firm that conducts next-generation sequencing in forensic applications.

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - A massive security breach forced GEDmatch to shut down its site and exposed the DNA profiles of more than a million people who use the online service to law enforcement ...

During the Christmas season, genetic genealogy companies offer discounts on testing kits. We should be increasingly concerned not only about the accuracy of the tests but also about giving the gift ...