All things FamilyTreeDNA and genealogy.

Learn how to use autosomal DNA in genealogy by combining DNA matches with traditional research, Y-DNA, and mtDNA to confirm relationships and uncover deeper family connections.

Learn how to interpret your DNA origin results using myOrigins, Chromosome Painter, and ancientOrigins, and understand how populations shape your ancestry.

Learn how DNA matches are identified, how shared DNA is measured in centimorgans, and how to interpret your Family Finder results using key tools and features.

Learn how autosomal DNA testing works, from DNA collection to analysis, and how your results reveal matches and ancestral origins in part two of our seven-part series.

Learn what autosomal DNA is and how it is inherited in part one of our seven-part “Explore Your DNA” series on autosomal DNA.

Some family trees are more tangled than others. Katy Rowe-Schurwanz explains how DNA testing helps untangle connections and make sense of even the most complex lines.

For family tree expert Jim Brewster, DNA testing turned a complicated family tree into a clearer story—revealing connections, insights, and deeper ancestry understanding.

For years, experts believed Ötzi the Iceman’s maternal lineage had vanished. New genetic research shows that ancient line may still survive today.

RootsTech 2026 brings genealogy to life with in-person classes, hands-on learning, DNA and technology discoveries, and the chance to connect with experts, relatives, and the global genealogy community—all in the heart of Salt Lake City.

RootsTech 2026 offers free virtual access to genealogy classes, sessions, and the virtual Expo Hall. Learn how to register online, what’s included, and how to connect with experts like FamilyTreeDNA during the conference.