All things FamilyTreeDNA and genealogy.

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

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

FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA haplotree includes over 100,000 branches and 890,000 variants — the most detailed paternal ancestry map in the world. Each month, we update this post with the latest growth stats, haplogroup insights, and tools to help you explore your place in history.

Scientists have found traces of two mysterious ancestors hiding in the human genome, and you almost certainly carry DNA from at least one of them.

Accused witches were real people with real families. See how DNA traces their lines, from Salem’s gallows to a fire in Brussels, and whether you’re connected.

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

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

A detailed look at the world’s largest mtDNA haplotree, how it continues to grow and refine, and what recent updates reveal about maternal ancestry and population history.

FamilyTreeDNA has moved Family Finder to next-generation sequencing. Here's what's new, what it means for your results, and how to upgrade.

Five years in, DNA Academy remains ECGGC's most talked-about tradition. We sat down with host Mags Gaulden to find out why.