February 25, 2025
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.
February 25, 2025
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.
May 29, 2024
Granddaughter Finds Her Roots with mtDNA and Historical Records
A FamilyTreeDNA customer shares her inspiring journey of uncovering her maternal lineage using mtDNA, autosomal DNA, and Group Projects. Her research led to the remarkable discovery of a connection to one of the King's Daughters.
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.
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 12, 2023
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.
May 10, 2023
Genealogy’s Secret Weapon: How Using mtDNA Can Solve Family Mysteries
Unlock new avenues of research with mtDNA testing and trace your direct maternal line to break down genealogical brick walls.
May 9, 2023
New Discoveries in Ancient DNA: Xiongnu, Iberia, and Deer Tooth?
Explore the latest research on ancient DNA from the Xiongnu Empire, Paleolithic Iberia, and a Central Asian deer tooth. Discover the diversity of these lineages and how they fit into your genealogical research through FamilyTreeDNA's Discover™ tool.
June 27, 2022
A 100,000-Year-Old Human Lineage Rediscovered
The Million Mito Project Team from FamilyTreeDNA recently discovered an ancient lineage from Eastern Africa through mitochondrial DNA.