12,700+ New mtDNA Haplogroups Added to the Updated mtDNA Tree of Humankind

The Updated mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded again, adding more than 12,700 new maternal haplogroups. This update deepens global mtDNA coverage and enhances maternal lineage…


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Best Genealogy Software & Subscriptions to Gift – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

From family tree programs to research databases and DNA tools, discover this year’s best genealogy software and subscriptions to support any researcher’s next breakthrough.


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Top Genealogy Education Gifts – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

Support the family historian in your life with genealogy education gifts that strengthen their research skills and deepen their connection to the past.


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Best Genealogy Books for Every Family Historian – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

Celebrate connection, curiosity, and heritage with books that remind us every family has a story worth discovering and passing on.


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Best DNA Testing Kits for Genealogists – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

From Family Finder to Big Y-700, discover DNA tests that make unforgettable genealogy gifts.


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The World’s Largest Y-DNA Haplotree

FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA haplotree includes over 96,000 branches and 800,000 variants — the most detailed paternal ancestry map in the world. Each month, we update this post with the…


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Are Vampire Legends Rooted in DNA? Discover the Truth

Real legends rest in your DNA. Explore how genetic testing reveals the truth behind vampires, fear, and the families who inspired the myths.


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Are You Related to Real Mummies? DNA Can Tell

Real mummies walk among your DNA results. Explore how genetic testing uncovers links to ancient remains in our Genes and Screams series.


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Tracing My German Ancestry with DNA Testing

Andrew Hochreiter shares how DNA testing and genealogy records revealed the deeper story of his German ancestry—from Bavaria to the Mediterranean.


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How the FamilyTreeDNA Group General Fund Supports DNA Research

Discover how FamilyTreeDNA’s Group General Fund powers collaborative DNA research, supporting genealogists and volunteers in their quest for discovery.


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