DNA Day 2025

It's Mother's Day here in the UK! Read our latest blog for some helpful hints on how you can celebrate by researching the mothers in your family history.

Worried about the future of your 23andMe data? Learn how to secure your DNA data, continue exploring your ancestry, and access powerful matching tools with Living DNA.

Meet five pioneering women whose groundbreaking work in the field of DNA continues to shape science and impact lives today, in celebration of Women's History Month this March.

This Valentine's Day, let's celebrate love throughout the ages with a look at notable love letters.

Take a look at the prevailing myths about or ancient cousins, and how genetic and archaeological research is changing our perspective about the mysterious, the enigmatic, the

2024 saw some exciting updates, but we're just getting started! 2025 has even bigger things in store, with secrets to reveal and some very cool projects in the works.

Learn more about why Living DNA is introducing 2 Factor Authentication, what you need to do, and how you can help to keep your account safe.

From African drumming and Latin American parrandas to European folk dances and Asian rituals, discover how music and dance connect communities worldwide through shared history and cultural expression.

Picture this: it’s Christmas Eve. Stockings hang by the fireplace, the tree sparkles with twinkling lights, and somewhere in the living room sits a plate of cookies and a glass of milk for Father Christmas. It’s a beloved tradition so familiar that we rarely stop to think about its origins - or what that glass of milk might reveal about our own evolutionary past.

How far back have you traced your family tree? Decades? Centuries? Let's take a closer look at the exciting research that's taking place into the origins of all life on earth, the genetic link you share with every living organism on the planet. The 4 billion year old Last Universal Common Ancestor, LUCA.

Upgrade your Living DNA experience this Black Friday, with exclusive discounts on our advanced DNA insights at an unbeatable price!

This Black Friday, discover our top five reasons to grab your discounted Living DNA kit - uncover your Viking DNA, Neanderthal roots, and more, all at an unbeatable price! Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!

Learn about the gunpowder plot, and why England celebrates the 5th of November with bonfires and fireworks every year!

Curious about how your DNA might influence what scares you? Dive into our Halloween Special and explore the genetics of fear - it's a spine tingling read just in time for spooky season!

To celebrate Family History Month, let's take a look at the ways you can share your Living DNA results with your loved ones across the world.

It’s September, which means back to school for most kids, a return to the dull monotony of classes. Family history can be a great tool to ignite a child’s curiosity about many different school subjects. Our helpful guide has tips and activities to get you through some rainy days, while sparking an interest in geography, history, story telling, and science.

Have you ever wondered why your results don't match exactly what you expected? This blog breaks down the science behind those surprising percentages and explains why you and your siblings might have different mixes of ancestry.

Today we’re taking an inside look at how we conduct our cutting edge research.