Tracing Your Maternal Roots: The Power of African mtDNA Haplogroups
From Haplogroup L0 to the Malagasy Motif, uncover the African maternal lineages that shaped humanity—and still live on in your mtDNA.
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.
Upgrade Your Genealogy: The Complete FamilyTreeDNA Guide – Now in Full Color!
FamilyTreeDNA's powerful tools can reveal your heritage like never before. Learn how to leverage Y-DNA, mtDNA, and autosomal DNA with the Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA - now in full color.
Tips and Resources for Using mtDNA
New to mtDNA testing? Get resources for further learning, tools and expert tips for setting genealogy goals, preparing for your test results, and maximizing tools to uncover your maternal ancestry.
A Guide to Spanish Surnames and Forenames: History, Structure, and Genealogy
Discover the fascinating history and structure of Spanish surnames, from their origins to modern naming conventions, and how they can aid in genealogical research.
Interpreting Your Recent and Ancient Origin Results
Learn how to interpret your myOrigins and ancientOrigins test results. Discover how to understand populations and ethnicity breakdowns and apply findings to your genealogy.
Why Did My Y-DNA Haplogroup Change?
Wondering why your haplogroup changed? Learn how new discoveries and test methods can impact your Y-DNA haplogroup assignment.
FamilyTreeDNA Tester Becomes First Woman of Color to Join Daughters of the American Revolution Under John Carson Lineage
A one-on-one with Regina Lynch-Hudson, a publicist turned family history reviver.
Interpreting Y-DNA Test Results: Y-DNA Matches
Learn how to interpret your Y-DNA test results, explore Y-DNA matches, genetic distances, and how to use them to trace your paternal ancestry.
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.