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.
Why DNA?
Genetic genealogy is an anomaly. It combines one of the oldest practices of humanity with one of the newest.
A Single Story
Genetic genealogy is still a brand new thing. We are all unknowingly mapping out a singular story for all of us.
Tips for Giving Thanks
This year, if you find yourself at an awkward Thanksgiving Dinner, it can be helpful to understand how family/friends/loved ones are all connected to you. Family is often about fitting into a complex puzzle, and our differences are more reason to connect even more.
FAMILY FINDER: WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS TEST?
Family Finder is our top-selling DNA kit, ideal for exploring ethnic origins and ancestry. Both males and females can test their autosomal DNA, so this kit is excellent for anyone interested in genetic genealogy—the use of DNA testing to find genetic matches and unlock family history.
Should I Join A Group Project?
A Group Project is a collaborative way for people to work together using their FamilyTreeDNA test results to explore and compare common genetic heritage.
What is Genetic Genealogy Anyway?
Genetic genealogy is the use of DNA testing to determine relationships between individuals, find genetic matches and discover one’s ancestry.