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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Enhancing Account Security with Two-Factor Authentication

Protecting your DNA results is now easier with two-factor authentication (2FA). Learn how this update secures your account.


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Does My FamilyTreeDNA Kit Expire?

Worried your DNA kit is too old to use? Good news—FamilyTreeDNA kits don’t expire, but you’ll want to check these details before swabbing.


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French Surnames and “Dit” Names in Genealogy

Explore the origins, evolution, and meanings of French surnames and “dit” names, and learn how DNA testing helps uncover Acadian and French ancestry.


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Get to Know WikiTree’s DNA Features

Whether you're new to WikiTree or just getting started with DNA, this guide breaks down the key features that make WikiTree a powerful tool for your genetic genealogy.


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Connect Your WikiTree to FamilyTreeDNA

FamilyTreeDNA has partnered with WikiTree! Learn how to link your collaborative tree, view your matches’ trees, and explore powerful DNA tools.


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Tracing Your Maternal Roots: The Power of African mtDNA Haplogroups

From Haplogroup L0 to the Malagasy Motif, uncover the African maternal lineages that shaped humanity—and still live on in your mtDNA.


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