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For years, experts believed Ötzi the Iceman’s maternal lineage had vanished. New genetic research shows that ancient line may still survive today.

The Updated mtDNA Tree of Humankind has expanded again, adding more than 12,700 new maternal haplogroups. This update deepens global mtDNA coverage and enhances maternal lineage research for genealogists and scientists alike.

Real legends rest in your DNA. Explore how genetic testing reveals the truth behind vampires, fear, and the families who inspired the myths.

Real mummies walk among your DNA results. Explore how genetic testing uncovers links to ancient remains in our Genes and Screams series.

From Haplogroup L0 to the Malagasy Motif, uncover the African maternal lineages that shaped humanity—and still live on in your mtDNA.

Your maternal line holds secrets from across centuries and continents. See how mtDNA connects modern testers to ancient individuals around the world.

Your Earliest Known Ancestor (EKA) details help make mtDNA Discover™ more powerful, improve match connections, and enhance genealogy research. Learn why updating your EKA at FamilyTreeDNA is essential and how to do it today!

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.

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

Learn about the new Match Time Tree report in Discover™ for FamilyTreeDNA Big Y-700 customers.