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Updated mtDNA Haplotree: 35,000 New Branches for Genealogy Research

FamilyTreeDNA’s mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded with 35,000 new branches, offering more detailed maternal ancestry insights than ever before. Learn how this update enhances your mtDNA results, genealogy research, and our understanding of human history.


mtDNA Discover™: New Reports to Uncover Your Maternal Ancestry

Discover more about your maternal lineage with mtDNA Discover reports. Explore haplogroup origins, migration routes, and DNA connections to history.


The Matrix Refreshed: New Functionality for the Family Finder™ Matrix, highlighting updates to triangulation and DNA match analysis. The design features a modern, blurred background in white, grey, and blue-green tones, with bold black text and the FamilyTreeDNA logo.

The Matrix Refreshed: New Functionality For A Classic Family Finder™ Tool

The Family Finder™ Matrix just got a refresh! With new functionality, it’s easier than ever to compare DNA matches, confirm relationships, and improve triangulation.


What I Learned from My FamilyTreeDNA Tree Transfer to MyHeritage

I put off transferring my FamilyTreeDNA tree to MyHeritage for too long, but when I finally did, I identified distant matches, organized my tree, and even uncovered my great-great-grandmother’s mtDNA haplogroup.


Y-DNA Haplotree Growth and Genetic Discoveries in 2024 - FamilyTreeDNA Blog

Y-DNA Haplotree Growth and Genetic Discoveries in 2024

From significant haplogroup splits to advanced tools, explore FamilyTreeDNA’s key milestones in Y-DNA research during 2024.


Upgrade Your Genealogy: The Complete FamilyTreeDNA Guide – Now in Full Color!

FamilyTreeDNA's powerful tools can reveal your heritage like never before. Learn how to leverage Y-DNA, mtDNA, and autosomal DNA with the Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA - now in full color.


Tips and Resources for Using mtDNA

Tips and Resources for Using mtDNA

New to mtDNA testing? Get resources for further learning, tools and expert tips for setting genealogy goals, preparing for your test results, and maximizing tools to uncover your maternal ancestry.


Why You Should Add FamilyTreeDNA to Your DNA Testing Journey - FamilyTreeDNA Blog

Why You Should Add FamilyTreeDNA to Your DNA Testing Journey (Even if You’ve Tested Elsewhere)

If you've already tested with Ancestry, 23andMe, or MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA offers powerful tools to take your results further. Discover unique insights, connect with new relatives, and explore your ancestry in greater detail.


Interpreting Your Recent and Ancient Origin Results

Learn how to interpret your myOrigins and ancientOrigins test results. Discover how to understand populations and ethnicity breakdowns and apply findings to your genealogy.


Why Did My Y-DNA Haplogroup Change

Why Did My Y-DNA Haplogroup Change?

Wondering why your haplogroup changed? Learn how new discoveries and test methods can impact your Y-DNA haplogroup assignment.