A 100,000-Year-Old Human Lineage Rediscovered
June 27, 2022
There are now more than 50,000 branches on the Family Tree of Mankind, a milestone in the history of Y-chromosome testing. See how we did it!
Newly-identified Male Lineage May Reshape the Story of the First Americans
May 20, 2022
There are now more than 50,000 branches on the Family Tree of Mankind, a milestone in the history of Y-chromosome testing. See how we did it!
Join Us for FREE at the RootsTech 2022 Virtual Conference!
March 2, 2022
This Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5, visit FamilyTreeDNA's virtual booth at RootsTech 2022!
RootsTech 2022 Special Offers
March 1, 2022
This Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5, visit FamilyTreeDNA's virtual booth at RootsTech 2021!
Y-DNA Haplotree Reaches 50,000 Branches, a Milestone for Genealogy
December 6, 2021
There are now more than 50,000 branches on the Family Tree of Mankind, a milestone in the history of Y-chromosome testing. See how we did it!
New Feature: myOrigins Chromosome Painter for Family Finder
September 1, 2021
The Chromosome Painter feature helps you explore your Family Finder myOrigins results in a new way! Learn more.
Family Finder Matching 5.0 White Paper
August 31, 2021
Read FamilyTreeDNA's Family Finder Matching 5.0 White Paper to learn more about the Autosomal Matching Algorhithms.
Videos: myOrigins 3.0 Explained
August 31, 2021
FamilyTreeDNA's Populations Geneticist, Paul Maier, breaks down myOrigins 3.0 in this three-part video series.
myOrigins 3.0 White Paper
August 31, 2021
Read FamilyTreeDNA's myOrigins 3.0 White Paper to learn more about the new Family Finder population percentages.
Swedish Genealogy Days 2021 Conference
August 13, 2021
Improvements To The Y-DNA Matches Page
July 1, 2021
FamilyTreeDNA is excited to announce the new and improved Y-DNA Matches page.
Updates To Family Finder, Featuring Improved Matching And A Soon To Be Released Chromosome Painter
July 1, 2021
FamilyTreeDNA announces improvements to the Family Finder matching system and new Chromosome Painter.
NGS 2021 Handouts
May 17, 2021
NGS 2021 Resources
May 17, 2021
Join The Million Mito Project
March 24, 2021
Join The Million Mito Project, and be a part of growing the tree of womankind.
Join Us Virtually At RootsTech 2021…it’s FREE!
February 25, 2021
This Wednesday through Saturday, February 24-27, visit FamilyTreeDNA's virtual booth at RootsTech 2021!
RootsTech 2021 Special Offers
February 25, 2021
This Wednesday through Saturday, February 24-27, visit FamilyTreeDNA's virtual booth at RootsTech 2021!
2020 Review Of Big Y
February 1, 2021
The Big Y-700 product upgrade that was announced in the start of 2020 has proven to be a great success. Learn More.
myOrigins 3.0 Is Here!
September 22, 2020
FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA) is excited to bring you myOrigins 3.0 which includes 60+ new populations!
Come See Us At RootsTech 2020
February 24, 2020
This Wednesday through Saturday, February 26-29, FamilyTreeDNA will be at RootsTech 2020 in Salt Lake City! Come see us!
2019 Review Of Big Y
December 27, 2019
The Big Y-700 product upgrade that was announced in the start of 2019 has proven to be a great success. Learn More.
Y-DNA testing: It’s Not Just For Men!
December 23, 2019
As females, we sometimes overlook or dismiss Y-DNA testing, however, there are many genetic genealogy benefits gained from getting your father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, or so on to take a Y-DNA test for you. Learn more.
New Product: mtDNA Journey Videos For mtFull Sequence
July 18, 2019
We're very excited to release a personalized video for absolutely everybody in our system who has tested to the mtFull Sequence level!
Big Y-700: The Forefront of Y Chromosome Testing
June 7, 2019
Our recently released Big Y-700 test provides even greater coverage of the Y chromosome. This allows us to detect even more mutations. As a result, all branches of the great tree of mankind are becoming further refined.
Understanding Your Ancestral Origins
May 10, 2019
Genealogy is detective work. If all of the answers were just given to you, there wouldn't be any interest or excitement left over.
Tested With Another Company? Upload Your Data For Free!
May 2, 2019
You're sitting on a mountain of discovery and may not even know it. Have you tested with AncestryDNA™, 23andMe©, or MyHeritage™? If the answer is yes, you're eligible to upload your results to FamilyTreeDNA for free!
Press Release: Helping Connect The Dots
February 1, 2019
In 2000, when Bennett Greenspan, President and Founder of Gene-by-Gene Ltd. and FamilyTreeDNA, launched FamilyTreeDNA as the first direct-to-consumer DNA testing company, he never imagined that it would lead to the creation of a booming industry.
That Holiday Feeling
December 20, 2018
The Winter holidays, for me, seem like the only time of year when everything feels different. When I feel that cool air, I also sense the nostalgia of winters past.
Why DNA?
December 15, 2018
Genetic genealogy is an anomaly. It combines one of the oldest practices of humanity with one of the newest.
A Single Story
December 12, 2018
Genetic genealogy is still a brand new thing. We are all unknowingly mapping out a singular story for all of us.
Tips for Giving Thanks
November 22, 2018
This year, if you find yourself at an awkward Thanksgiving Dinner, it can be helpful to understand how family/friends/loved ones are all connected to you. Family is often about fitting into a complex puzzle, and our differences are more reason to connect even more.
FAMILY FINDER: WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS TEST?
September 21, 2018
Family Finder is our top-selling DNA kit, ideal for exploring ethnic origins and ancestry. Both males and females can test their autosomal DNA, so this kit is excellent for anyone interested in genetic genealogy—the use of DNA testing to find genetic matches and unlock family history.
Should I Join a Group Project?
August 10, 2018
A Group Project is a collaborative way for people to work together using their FamilyTreeDNA test results to explore and compare common genetic heritage.
Jeff’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
August 3, 2018
Jeff and his brother both decided to take a DNA test, and that's when Jeff's FamilyTreeDNA story begins to reveal some surprises.
Ivy’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
August 2, 2018
When Ivy was 20 years old, her mother told her that she was conceived through a hospital-run sperm donor program in New York.
Sandy’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
August 1, 2018
Sandy and Joe welcomed a new son into their lives. He was 30 years old and discovered through FamilyTreeDNA that Joe was the father he'd been searching for.
Juliet’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 31, 2018
Juliet grew up not knowing anything about her heritage. All she knew was that she was Caucasian.
Vanessa’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 30, 2018
Ken's children gave him a DNA kit for Father’s Day. He had been searching for his father. When he received the test results, he got the shock of his life.
Patricia M’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 25, 2018
Patricia always knew that her great-grandmother, Bridget Lohan, had been born in Ireland in the 1800s. But that was all the information she had.
Donna B’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 24, 2018
Because Donna was adopted, she wanted to learn more about her family history. What came back was completely unexpected.
Simmone’s FamilyTreeDNA story
July 23, 2018
Simmone had the idea to get her father tested to try and find more of his relatives. Perhaps more family members had made it out of North Korea. When she uploaded her father’s results to FamilyTreeDNA, she was surprised
Mikal’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 18, 2018
Mikal was searching for her heritage. Little did she know, she would uncover something completely unexpected on her father’s side...and it wasn't her origins.
Cindy & Christian’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 16, 2018
Read the story of Cindy and her son Christian and their journey with FamilyTreeDNA.
Jeri’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 12, 2018
Then, Jim’s daughter Mikal called. Through FamilyTreeDNA, she’d found a sister no one knew about. Jim had another daughter. But she was in Vietnam...
Elyese’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 10, 2018
Elyese never felt like she belonged anywhere. She never felt like she really knew who she was...
Donna G’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
July 9, 2018
Donna thought she knew everything about her family but that all changed when she got an email...
What is Genetic Genealogy Anyway?
July 9, 2018
Genetic genealogy is the use of DNA testing to determine relationships between individuals, find genetic matches and discover one’s ancestry.
Hello Journey Seekers!
June 1, 2018
We're not just genetics. We're not even just genetic genealogy. We are a family. We are FamilyTreeDNA...