May 7, 2026
Eighty Years to a Name: How an mtDNA Project Helped Identify the Unknown Sailor of HMAS Sydney (II)
A chance connection through a Group Project helped identify an unknown WWII sailor after 80 years using an mtDNA haplogroup.
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January 13, 2026
Family Tree Experts: An Interview with Janine Cloud
Genetic genealogy isn’t just about science—it’s about stories. Janine Cloud shares how DNA shaped her family tree, her biggest discoveries, and the lessons she’s learned along the…
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October 25, 2025
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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April 9, 2025
Understanding Y-DNA Haplogroups in Family Finder™ Results
Learn how Family Finder uses SNPs to assign Y-DNA haplogroups, what they mean for your paternal ancestry, and how to refine results with tools like Discover™ and Big Y-700.
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January 16, 2025
Y-DNA Haplotree Growth and Genetic Discoveries in 2024
From significant haplogroup splits to advanced tools, explore FamilyTreeDNA’s key milestones in Y-DNA research during 2024.
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May 9, 2024
Documents and DNA: Telling the Story of Janine Cloud’s Paternal Line
Explore the Cloud paternal line, a tangled history of Cherokee ancestry, the Trail of Tears, and ancestry mysteries unraveled through DNA testing.
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January 18, 2023
Which Group Projects Should You Join?
You’ve gotten your results back. Now which Group Projects will be right for you? We’ve got a detailed guide of your different options.
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November 22, 2022
How to Use DNA Testing to Uncover Your Native American Ancestry
Learn how to use DNA testing and family history to determine your Native American ancestry.
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