Scientific Details: A Deeper Dive Into Age Estimates
Researchers at FamilyTreeDNA go deeper into the methods they used to update their latest release of the TMRCA age estimates they use.
Time Tree: A New Discover Feature
The Time Tree puts ancient DNA, notable connections, current testers, and the TMRCA age estimates into a single view for you to explore.
FamilyTreeDNA Enhances TMRCA Estimates for Improved Family History Research
FamilyTreeDNA has made updates to the TMRCA (Time to Most Recent Common Ancestor) that will improve age estimates in the Tree of Humankind.
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.
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.
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Y-DNA Haplotree Reaches 50,000 Branches, a Milestone for Genealogy
There are now more than 50,000 branches on the Family Tree of Mankind, a milestone in the history of Y-chromosome testing. See how we did it!
New Feature: myOrigins Chromosome Painter for Family Finder
The Chromosome Painter feature helps you explore your Family Finder myOrigins results in a new way! Learn more.