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
An accessible overview of the DNA sequencing technologies used in genetic genealogy, from early methods like Sanger sequencing to modern next-generation sequencing.
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.
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.
Tracing Your Maternal Roots: The Power of African mtDNA Haplogroups
From Haplogroup L0 to the Malagasy Motif, uncover the African maternal lineages that shaped humanity—and still live on in your mtDNA.
Ancient Connections of the Maternal Kind
Your maternal line holds secrets from across centuries and continents. See how mtDNA connects modern testers to ancient individuals around the world.
FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA Haplotree: 90,000 Branches and Counting
FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA haplotree is the largest of its kind, with over 90,000 branches and 750,000 variants. This overview outlines its structure, scientific value, and current scope as of April 2025.
Haplogroup C, a Hidden Paternal American Lineage That Beat the Odds and Survived
Explore the intriguing survival of haplogroup C, one of the world’s oldest Y-chromosome lineages.
The Case of the Clergyman’s Arms
Finding connections from medieval records and heraldry with DNA pointing the way.
Researching the Ancestry of Formerly-Enslaved African American Families, Part 1: Up to the 1870 Brick Wall
Discover expert tips, resources and strategies for tracing formerly-enslaved African American ancestors up to the 1870 brick wall.