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.
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.
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.
Globetrekker, Part 3: We Are Making History
The third part of the Globetrekker series reveals parallels in ancient history and DNA migrations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.