Genealogy’s Secret Weapon: How Using mtDNA Can Solve Family Mysteries
Unlock new avenues of research with mtDNA testing and trace your direct maternal line to break down genealogical brick walls.
Introducing the New FTDNATiP™ Report for Y-STRs
Learn more about how the new FTDNATiP™ Report gives even more precise age predictions for your Y-DNA matches.
The Group Time Tree: A New Big Y Tool for FamilyTreeDNA Group Projects
Explore Discover’s newest feature, bringing Big Y and Group Projects together for enhanced ancestry research.
Discover Your Ancestral Path
Discover how FamilyTreeDNA Discover's newest tool can help you learn more about where your ancestors came from.
September 2022 in Review
We were able to add over 1,000 branches to the Y-DNA Haplotree in September across all haplogroups.
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.
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.
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.