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.
December 6, 2021
Y-DNA Haplotree Reaches 50,000 Branches, a Milestone for Genealogy
There are now more than 50,000 branches on the Family Tree of Mankind, a milestone in the history of Y-chromosome testing. See how we did it!
September 1, 2021
New Feature: myOrigins Chromosome Painter for Family Finder
The Chromosome Painter feature helps you explore your Family Finder myOrigins results in a new way! Learn more.
August 31, 2021
Videos: myOrigins 3.0 Explained
FamilyTreeDNA's Populations Geneticist, Paul Maier, breaks down myOrigins 3.0 in this three-part video series.
July 1, 2021
Updates To Family Finder, Featuring Improved Matching And A Soon To Be Released Chromosome Painter
FamilyTreeDNA announces improvements to the Family Finder matching system and new Chromosome Painter.
July 1, 2021
Improvements To The Y-DNA Matches Page
FamilyTreeDNA is excited to announce the new and improved Y-DNA Matches page.
February 1, 2021
2020 Review Of Big Y
The Big Y-700 product upgrade that was announced in the start of 2020 has proven to be a great success. Learn More.
September 22, 2020
myOrigins 3.0 Is Here!
FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA) is excited to bring you myOrigins 3.0 which includes 60+ new populations!
December 27, 2019
2019 Review Of Big Y
The Big Y-700 product upgrade that was announced in the start of 2019 has proven to be a great success. Learn More.