August 24, 2023
What’s in a Name? Six Types of Surnames You Might Find in Your Family Tree
What do you know about where your surname comes from? Understanding surname origins can help you research the origins of your family line.
August 15, 2023
Globetrekker, Part 2: Advancing the Science of Phylogeography
The second part of the Globetrekker series, focuses on how phylogeography was incorporated into the new Discover tool.
June 21, 2023
Unveiling the Genetic Secrets of the Caribbean: Exploring Ancient DNA and Migration History
Explore the Caribbean's genetic past with ancient DNA studies that unveil settlement patterns and ancestral contributions, shaping the region's rich heritage.
May 9, 2023
New Discoveries in Ancient DNA: Xiongnu, Iberia, and Deer Tooth?
Explore the latest research on ancient DNA from the Xiongnu Empire, Paleolithic Iberia, and a Central Asian deer tooth. Discover the diversity of these lineages and how they fit into your genealogical research through FamilyTreeDNA's Discover™ tool.
April 24, 2023
What Really Happens to Your DNA Sample After You Swab?
You’ve just swabbed your cheeks and sent your DNA off to FamilyTreeDNA. What happens next? Jim Brewster takes you step by step through the process.
April 20, 2023
DNA Day: Honoring Scientific Ingenuity and Pioneering Discoveries
Why do we celebrate DNA Day? Our CSR manager, Jeremy Balkin, gives his take on the holiday and what advancements in DNA mean to him.
April 6, 2023
The New “Events” Mini Feature in Discover
Explore the newest mini feature in Discover. Events brings context to the ancient connections on your Y-DNA line.
March 27, 2023
Early Contributions to DNA Studies from Rosalind Franklin and Florence Bell
Jeremy Balkin explores the history of two famed women scientists whose discoveries in DNA paved the way for our current understanding.
March 9, 2023
FamilyTreeDNA Has Added 5,000 Ancient Connections to Our Database
With 5,000 ancient connections within our database, we are able to track ancient haplogroup migrations.
February 8, 2023
What Can You Learn About Your Own Life From African Ancient DNA?
Learn more about where we all originate from, Africa, in this piece from Miguel Vilar in honor of Black History Month.