Ancient Connections of the Maternal Kind
Your maternal line holds secrets from across centuries and continents. See how mtDNA connects modern testers to ancient individuals around the world.
25 Years of Genetic Genealogy: A Conversation with Bennett Greenspan
What started as a question about one family name became the foundation of modern genetic genealogy. Here’s how Bennett Greenspan made it happen.
Voices from the Beginning: Early Group Project Administrators Reflect on 25 Years of FamilyTreeDNA
Two of FamilyTreeDNA’s earliest Group Project Administrators reflect on 25 years of discovery, innovation, and connection through genetic genealogy.
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.
DASTs, CASTs, and the Quest to Reclaim Lost Irish Clans: “Gene-Ealogy” and the New Era of Irish Surname, Clan, and Kindred Research
Explore how robust DNA and surname tree methods are helping researchers move beyond dominant Irish genealogy narratives to uncover lost clans like Ó Maol Phádraig of Bréifne.
Update Your Earliest Known Ancestor to Strengthen the mtDNA Haplotree
Your Earliest Known Ancestor (EKA) details help make mtDNA Discover™ more powerful, improve match connections, and enhance genealogy research. Learn why updating your EKA at FamilyTreeDNA is essential and how to do it today!
RootsTech 2025 Virtual: Discover, Connect, and Grow-Virtually
RootsTech 2025 is just a week away! Whether you're a first-time attendee or a returning researcher, our virtual guide will help you navigate sessions, connect with experts, and make the most of your genealogy journey.
Updated mtDNA Haplotree: 35,000 New Branches for Genealogy Research
FamilyTreeDNA’s mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded with 35,000 new branches, offering more detailed maternal ancestry insights than ever before. Learn how this update enhances your mtDNA results, genealogy research, and our understanding of human history.
mtDNA Discover™: New Reports to Uncover Your Maternal Ancestry
Discover more about your maternal lineage with mtDNA Discover reports. Explore haplogroup origins, migration routes, and DNA connections to history.
The Matrix Refreshed: New Functionality For A Classic Family Finder™ Tool
The Family Finder™ Matrix just got a refresh! With new functionality, it’s easier than ever to compare DNA matches, confirm relationships, and improve triangulation.