March 28, 2024
Multi-Marker Research: A Closer Look at the Washington Family Study
Join us as we trade in the cherry tree legend for the fascinating task of building George Washington's family tree through advanced genetic analysis.
March 28, 2024
Revolutionary Study: New Genetic Analysis Traces George Washington’s Family
Learn more about the recent study identifying George Washington’s family line through new genetic testing methods.
March 19, 2024
Old as Dirt: Four Dating Methods Used For Ancient DNA
Jim Brewster provides an overview of how dating methods work for ancient DNA samples, and what that information means for genetic genealogy.
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.
October 12, 2023
Understanding Surname Spelling Variations on Your Family Line
Explore our analysis on surname spelling variations, revealing the historical factors that triggered these changes, providing valuable insights to use in your genealogy research.
September 26, 2023
Globetrekker, Part 3: We Are Making History
The third part of the Globetrekker series reveals parallels in ancient history and DNA migrations.
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.