Y-DNA Sheds New Light on the Medieval Genealogies of the Uí Briúin Dynasty of Northwest Ireland, Part 1
Learn how Y-DNA has helped shed new light on the medieval genealogies of the Uí Briúin dynasty of northwest Ireland and what this new information means for genetic genealogists.
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.
Exploring the Full Mitochondrial Genome: Understanding the Inheritance of Mitochondria
Read part two of our mtDNA series, and discover the unique inheritance of the mitochondrial genome and the potential insights into our ancestral origins with mtFull Sequence.
The Evolution of Names: From Patronymics to Surnames
Learn about the types of patronymic systems and explore why patronymics were used in the first place and why standard surnames replaced them.
Unraveling the Spiral: A Celebration of DNA Day
What is DNA Day and why is it celebrated? Read the history behind this special day.
What is mtDNA?
What can you learn from the DNA found in the mitochondria? Read part one from a five part series on mtDNA.
What is Y-DNA?
Exploring your paternal lineage uncovers a treasure trove of family history. Y-DNA testing, pioneered by FamilyTreeDNA since 2000, guides this journey. You can discover new ancestors and validate family connections by testing your Y-DNA. Learn about the evolution of Y-DNA testing and the advancements reshaping our understanding of paternal ancestry.
Multi-Marker Research: A Closer Look at the Washington Family Study
Join us as we trade in the cherry tree legend for the fascinating task of building George Washington's family tree through advanced genetic analysis.
Revolutionary Study: New Genetic Analysis Traces George Washington’s Family
Learn more about the recent study identifying George Washington’s family line through new genetic testing methods.