Ancestry to lay off 6% of its staff
Sales of consumer DNA tests are down, and privacy is likely a major factor.
Ancestry launches AncestryHealth, says AncestryDNA has surpassed 1M people tested
The first offering is a free service, that allows users to compile their family health history information with the help of their Ancestry family tree.
AncestryHealth launched to offer actionable health insights
The offering includes two services: AncestryHealth Core, a one-time, array-based service; and AncestryHealth Plus, a membership service using NGS technology.
AncestryDNA, Calico team-up to research the genetics of human lifespan
The two parties will explore the role of genetics and its influences in families experiencing unusual longevity using Ancestry's databases, tools and algorithms.