Visiting My Mother at FamilyTreeDNA: A Story of Love and Genealogy
Discover how storing DNA samples at FamilyTreeDNA allowed me to reconnect with my mother and uncover new insights into my family's history.
Group Projects for Irish Ancestry: How DNA Testing and Collaboration Have Benefited Family History Research
Learn how DNA testing and Group Projects have transformed Irish genealogy research with Margaret O’Shea-Jordan.
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.
Family Finder: Who Should Take This Test?
Family Finder is our top-selling DNA kit, ideal for exploring ethnic origins and ancestry. Both males and females can test their autosomal DNA, so this kit is excellent for anyone interested in genetic genealogy—the use of DNA testing to find genetic matches and unlock family history.
What is Genetic Genealogy Anyway?
Genetic genealogy is the use of DNA testing to determine relationships between individuals, find genetic matches and discover one’s ancestry.