January 16, 2025
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.
March 28, 2024
Multi-Marker Research: A Closer Look at the Washington Family Study
Join us as we trade in the cherry tree legend for the fascinating task of building George Washington's family tree through advanced genetic analysis.
March 28, 2024
Revolutionary Study: New Genetic Analysis Traces George Washington’s Family
Learn more about the recent study identifying George Washington’s family line through new genetic testing methods.
March 14, 2024
Using Y-DNA to Discover the Scottish Connection Between Two Lineages
Susan Hedeen and Tim Duncan explain how Big Y-700 testing, a coordinated outreach effort, and several trips to Scotland helped them discover the origin of two Scottish lineages.
November 22, 2023
Big Y Lifetime Analysis: The Myth of the Manual Review
All Big Y testers receive a lifetime analysis of their results. Learn more about the process of a lifetime analysis and what that means for your refined Y-DNA haplogroup.
May 2, 2023
Y-DNA: The Ultimate Course for Tracing Your Family History
Discover the power of Y-DNA for genealogy with Your DNA Guide's three-week course. Learn to analyze results, solve mysteries, and answer your burning questions.
May 1, 2023
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.
February 27, 2023
Big Y-700 Confirms African Ancestry For “Old Jock” Perkins Family
Laurie Constantino shares her journey about validating Old Jock Perkin’s african ancestry through documented research and DNA testing.
October 21, 2022
Unveiling the Power of Big Y-700: Unraveling the Journey and Advantages
Take a look at the origins of the Big Y-700 test and its emergence as the world's most comprehensive Y-DNA test.
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.