I shipped my spit to AncestryDNA to see how much I could learn from my genes — and found out my family history is more complex than I thought

I have to admit: I've become a genetics geek. Ever since I sent my first...

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Science Select   April 01, 2016 I shipped my spit to AncestryDNA to see how much I could learn from my genes — and found out my family history is more complex than I thought I have to admit: I've become a genetics geek. Ever since I sent my first... Read» Share this story: The internet's going crazy over this video of gigantic whales swimming up to a tourist boat in Mexico A video of huge gray whales that got incredibly close to a tourist boat...  Read» Share this story: Wearing high heels could be doing horrifying things to your feet VIDEO: High heels can make you look fabulous but wearing them for too long could turn into permanent health problems.  Read» Share this story: There's a math exhibit where people can smoothly ride a tricycle with square wheels The square wheels fit perfectly into the curvy floor.  Read» Share this story: How long it takes to see a doctor in your state How long you spend in the waiting room may depend on where you live...  Read» The US just accused a drugmaker of paying companies not to compete, and its shares are tanking Endo International slid more than 7% on Thursday after the Federal Trade...  Read» We already have the technology to build an entire colony on alien worlds VIDEO: Building a human colony outside of Earth is closer than you think.    Read» Advertisement How scientists uncovered a completely new world inside the tunnels of the most powerful physics machine on Earth VIDEO: The Large Hadron Collider is back in action at the CERN laboratory after receiving a big upgrade in the time since its last run in 2012. The particle collider is poised to make discoveries that could rewrite the book on particle physics.  Read» Share this story: Americans are eating less of one fruit, and it could signal a bigger problem in our diets America isn't eating its fruits and veggies the way...  Read» Share this story: See Also Here's what the maximum amount of caffeine you should be drinking in a day looks like And you thought Red Bull was bad. It turns out that while a can of the...   Read»   Astronomers observed a black hole blowing space winds equivalent to a category 77 hurricane in strength VIDEO: Scientists recently discovered some of the most powerful 'space winds' in the universe, blowing at 125 million mph from black holes that could be killing galaxies.   Read»   Theranos failed to meet its own accuracy standards Theranos' proprietary blood-testing devices failed to meet the company's...   Read»   A nightmarish new climate model predicts a gloomy future for cities from Hong Kong to New York The West Antarctic Ice sheet is melting. And it's happening a lot...   Read»   Share: Share: Share: Share: Share this: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011