Hispanic Genetics: What Are the Origins and Trends?
A look at the history and origins of Hispanic genetics and other resources for those with Hispanic ancestry who are looking to learn more.
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.
Revolutionary Discovery: Male Lineage Alters First Americans’ History
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.
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.
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.
Jeff’s FamilyTreeDNA Story
Jeff and his brother both decided to take a DNA test, and that's when Jeff's FamilyTreeDNA story begins to reveal some surprises.