How to Use DNA Testing to Uncover Your Native American Ancestry
Learn how to use DNA testing and family history to determine your Native American ancestry.
What is aDNA? An Analysis of Ancient DNA
FamilyTreeDNA explores what ancient DNA (aDNA) is and what it means for modern people as more information comes to light.
Introducing FamilyTreeDNA Discover™
FamilyTreeDNA is taking paternal DNA testing to a whole new level. Discover fun facts and connections through the magic of the Y chromosome.
A 100,000-Year-Old Human Lineage Rediscovered
The Million Mito Project Team from FamilyTreeDNA recently discovered an ancient lineage from Eastern Africa through mitochondrial DNA.
Newly-identified Male Lineage May Reshape the Story of the First Americans
An Oregon man discovers his Y-DNA is shared with an ancient man, whose remains were found in Nevada’s Lovelock cave.
Videos: myOrigins 3.0 Explained
FamilyTreeDNA's Populations Geneticist, Paul Maier, breaks down myOrigins 3.0 in this three-part video series.
Join The Million Mito Project
Join The Million Mito Project, and be a part of growing the tree of womankind.
Y-DNA testing: It’s Not Just For Men!
As females, we sometimes overlook or dismiss Y-DNA testing, however, there are many genetic genealogy benefits gained from getting your father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, or so on to take a Y-DNA test for you. Learn more.
Understanding Your Ancestral Origins
Genealogy is detective work. If all of the answers were just given to you, there wouldn't be any interest or excitement left over.
That Holiday Feeling
The Winter holidays, for me, seem like the only time of year when everything feels different. When I feel that cool air, I also sense the nostalgia of winters past.