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.
November 13, 2023
Goth Talk: The True Origins of the Goths Revealed
A recent ancient DNA paper examining the Goths and their origins is out, but not the ones you might be thinking of.
October 26, 2023
FamilyTreeDNA October 2023 Town Hall
Recently, FamilyTreeDNA employees attended a town hall to review everything that had happened in the third quarter of 2023. So we'd like to review it with you guys as well.
July 31, 2023
Introducing Y-DNA Haplogroups for Family Finder Customers
This blog is about a new feature that will be added to Family Finder in the coming weeks. Customers with existing Family Finder results will receive an email announcement when the feature is released, as well as an email notification once their haplogroup has been added to their results.
October 10, 2022
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022: Origins and Celebrations
Celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day are relatively new, but the holiday's history dates back centuries.
October 7, 2022
Hispanic Genetics: What Are the Origins and Trends?
A look at the history and origins of Hispanic genetics and other resources for those with Hispanic ancestry who are looking to learn more.
October 1, 2022
September 2022 in Review
We were able to add over 1,000 branches to the Y-DNA Haplotree in September across all haplogroups.
September 30, 2022
Eurasia’s Southern Arc Has History Uncovered in New Study
New information regarding migration patterns and aDNA emerges from the Southern Arc, providing new information about Y-DNA haplogroups.
September 19, 2022
Scientific Details: A Deeper Dive Into Age Estimates
Researchers at FamilyTreeDNA go deeper into the methods they used to update their latest release of the TMRCA age estimates they use.
September 15, 2022
Time Tree: A New Discover Feature
The Time Tree puts ancient DNA, notable connections, current testers, and the TMRCA age estimates into a single view for you to explore.