November 5, 2025
Best Genealogy Books for Every Family Historian – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025
Celebrate connection, curiosity, and heritage with books that remind us every family has a story worth discovering and passing on.
November 3, 2025
Best DNA Testing Kits for Genealogists – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025
From Family Finder to Big Y-700, discover DNA tests that make unforgettable genealogy gifts.
November 1, 2025
The World’s Largest Y-DNA Haplotree
FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA haplotree includes over 96,000 branches and 800,000 variants — the most detailed paternal ancestry map in the world. Each month, we update this post with the latest growth stats, haplogroup insights, and tools to help you explore your place in history.
October 30, 2025
Are Vampire Legends Rooted in DNA? Discover the Truth
Real legends rest in your DNA. Explore how genetic testing reveals the truth behind vampires, fear, and the families who inspired the myths.
October 29, 2025
Are You Related to Real Mummies? DNA Can Tell
Real mummies walk among your DNA results. Explore how genetic testing uncovers links to ancient remains in our Genes and Screams series.
October 28, 2025
Tracing My German Ancestry with DNA Testing
Andrew Hochreiter shares how DNA testing and genealogy records revealed the deeper story of his German ancestry—from Bavaria to the Mediterranean.
October 25, 2025
How the FamilyTreeDNA Group General Fund Supports DNA Research
Discover how FamilyTreeDNA’s Group General Fund powers collaborative DNA research, supporting genealogists and volunteers in their quest for discovery.
October 23, 2025
Y-DNA Testing: It’s Not Just For Men
Think Y-DNA testing is just for men? Think again. Women can gain incredible insights into their paternal ancestry by encouraging their fathers, brothers, or uncles to test. Here’s how Y-DNA can help you trace your family line farther than ever before.
September 30, 2025
Enhancing Account Security with Two-Factor Authentication
Protecting your DNA results is now easier with two-factor authentication (2FA). Learn how this update secures your account.
September 17, 2025
Does My FamilyTreeDNA Kit Expire?
Worried your DNA kit is too old to use? Good news—FamilyTreeDNA kits don’t expire, but you’ll want to check these details before swabbing.










