How Does FamilyTreeDNA Ensure the Security of My DNA Samples? [FAQ]
Learn how FamilyTreeDNA safeguards your DNA samples, the importance of your privacy, and the control you have over your own genetic material.
Using mtDNA for Genealogical Research
Learn how mtDNA can connect you to maternal ancestors when records fall short and how to combine it with traditional research and other DNA tests for powerful results.
Interpreting Your Family Finder Test Results
Learn how to interpret your Family Finder test results. Discover how to understand autosomal DNA matches and apply findings to your genealogy.
Introducing the Match Time Tree, the Latest Discover™ Genealogy Report
Learn about the new Match Time Tree report in Discover™ for FamilyTreeDNA Big Y-700 customers.
Haplogroup C, a Hidden Paternal American Lineage That Beat the Odds and Survived
Explore the intriguing survival of haplogroup C, one of the world’s oldest Y-chromosome lineages.
Resilient Trailblazers: Honoring the Courage and Perseverance of LDS Pioneers
Jim Brewster and Courtney Eberhard take a look at LDS Pioneers and share Y-DNA connections from early LDS church leaders.
The Case of the Clergyman’s Arms
Finding connections from medieval records and heraldry with DNA pointing the way.
Interpreting mtDNA Test Results
Read part three of our mtDNA series. Learn about the significance of mtDNA haplogroups and how your mtDNA test results can help you trace your maternal ancestry back to Mitochondrial Eve.
Same Family, New Tree: MyHeritage Brings Its Family Tree Tools to FamilyTreeDNA
FamilyTreeDNA partners with MyHeritage to bring its customers the MyHeritage family tree tools. Here's what you should know.
Interpreting Y-DNA Test Results: Y-DNA Haplogroups
Learn how Y-DNA haplogroups can be used to trace your paternal lineage, revealing your migration paths and ancestral origins.