June 18, 2026
How Big Y-700 DNA Testing Confirmed African Ancestry
For descendants of Joshua "Old Jock" Perkins, the question of African ancestry went unanswered for generations. Here's how Big Y-700 DNA testing changed everything.
October 23, 2025
Y-DNA Testing: It’s Not Just For Men
Think Y-DNA testing is just for men? Think again. Women can gain incredible insights into their paternal ancestry by encouraging their fathers, brothers, or uncles to test. Here’s how Y-DNA can help you trace your family line farther than ever before.
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.
September 13, 2023
Uncovering Surname Origins: Mark’s Journey with FamilyTreeDNA
Join Mark Bankston as he unravels his family's Swedish heritage, discovering surprising lineage connections. Curiosity led him to a revelation. What will your DNA reveal about your past?
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.





