Understanding DNA Ethnicity and Origin Results | Family Finder® Guide

Learn how to interpret your DNA origin results using myOrigins, Chromosome Painter, and ancientOrigins, and understand how populations shape your ancestry.


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How to Interpret DNA Matches | Family Finder® Guide

Learn how DNA matches are identified, how shared DNA is measured in centimorgans, and how to interpret your Family Finder results using key tools and features.


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How Autosomal DNA Testing Works

Learn how autosomal DNA testing works, from DNA collection to analysis, and how your results reveal matches and ancestral origins in part two of our seven-part series.


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What is Autosomal DNA? Beginner Guide to DNA Inheritance

Learn what autosomal DNA is and how it is inherited in part one of our seven-part “Explore Your DNA” series on autosomal DNA.


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Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA Reveals a Living Relative 5,000 Years Later

For years, experts believed Ötzi the Iceman’s maternal lineage had vanished. New genetic research shows that ancient line may still survive today.


DNA Sequencing Technologies Explained - FamilyTreeDNA Blog

DNA Sequencing Technologies Explained

An accessible overview of the DNA sequencing technologies used in genetic genealogy, from early methods like Sanger sequencing to modern next-generation sequencing.


World's Largest mtDNA Haplotree - FamilyTreeDNA Blog

12,700+ New mtDNA Haplogroups Added to the Updated mtDNA Tree of Humankind

The Updated mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded again, adding more than 12,700 new maternal haplogroups. This update deepens global mtDNA coverage and enhances maternal lineage research for genealogists and scientists alike.


Best Genealogy Software & Subscriptions to Gift – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

From family tree programs to research databases and DNA tools, discover this year’s best genealogy software and subscriptions to support any researcher’s next breakthrough.


Top Genealogy Education Gifts – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

Top Genealogy Education Gifts – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 2025

Support the family historian in your life with genealogy education gifts that strengthen their research skills and deepen their connection to the past.


Best Genealogy Books for Every Family Historian – FamilyTreeDNA Gift Guide 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.