September 19, 2022
Scientific Details: A Deeper Dive Into Age Estimates
Researchers at FamilyTreeDNA go deeper into the methods they used to update their latest release of the TMRCA age estimates they use.
September 15, 2022
Time Tree: A New Discover Feature
The Time Tree puts ancient DNA, notable connections, current testers, and the TMRCA age estimates into a single view for you to explore.
September 13, 2022
Unraveling the Webb and Hubble Lineage through DNA Testing
With FamilyTreeDNA Discover, we uncovered a connection between James Webb and Edwin Hubble that goes beyond telescopes.
September 9, 2022
FamilyTreeDNA Enhances TMRCA Estimates for Improved Family History Research
FamilyTreeDNA has made updates to the TMRCA (Time to Most Recent Common Ancestor) that will improve age estimates in the Tree of Humankind.
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.
June 27, 2022
A 100,000-Year-Old Human Lineage Rediscovered
The Million Mito Project Team from FamilyTreeDNA recently discovered an ancient lineage from Eastern Africa through mitochondrial DNA.
May 20, 2022
Revolutionary Discovery: Male Lineage Alters First Americans’ History
An Oregon man discovers his Y-DNA is shared with an ancient man, whose remains were found in Nevada’s Lovelock cave.
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.
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.
September 22, 2020
myOrigins 3.0 Is Here!
FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA) is excited to bring you myOrigins 3.0 which includes 60+ new populations!