February 21, 2024
Ancient Lineages: A 49,000-Year-Old Branch Split in Y-DNA Haplogroup E Confirmed 15 Years After Initial Discovery
A customer with a Family Finder test received a Y-DNA haplogroup that led to the rediscovery of a haplogroup that was discovered 15 years ago.
November 27, 2023
Recruit Potential Y-DNA Testers From Your Family Finder Match List
Master using Family Finder to identify potential Y-DNA matches and refine research.
September 13, 2023
Uncovering Surname Origins: Mark’s Journey with FamilyTreeDNA
Join Mark Bankston as he unravels his family's Swedish heritage, discovering surprising lineage connections. Curiosity led him to a revelation. What will your DNA reveal about your past?
August 16, 2023
Discovering Irish Roots: Paul’s Journey with FamilyTreeDNA
Paul McMonagle made a surprising discovery about his father's lineage when he took a Y-37 test. He discovered his Irish roots, connected with Y-DNA matches, and found his place on the Tree of Mankind.
June 7, 2023
What One Tester Learned About Daniel Boone Through DNA Testing
Uncover Boone Day, honoring Daniel Boone's journey, the Portwood connection, and DNA revelations, tracing Katy’s 6th great-grandfather's role at Fort Boonesborough.
May 2, 2023
Y-DNA: The Ultimate Course for Tracing Your Family History
Discover the power of Y-DNA for genealogy with Your DNA Guide's three-week course. Learn to analyze results, solve mysteries, and answer your burning questions.
May 1, 2023
Group Projects for Irish Ancestry: How DNA Testing and Collaboration Have Benefited Family History Research
Learn how DNA testing and Group Projects have transformed Irish genealogy research with Margaret O’Shea-Jordan.
September 9, 2022
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.
July 15, 2022
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.
May 20, 2022
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.