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The following descriptions provide brief overviews of each haplogroup’s origin and geographic distribution.

Haplogroup A

Haplogroup A is the first Y-chromosome lineage to diverge, from which all Y-branches are descended. Haplogroup A is restricted to...

A group of scientists have uncovered a new chapter of the "human story" in Southeast Asia thanks to a partially preserved skeleton dating back approximately 7,200 years. Click here to read more in USA Today.

Just over four centuries ago, the ship The Mayflower sailed from Plymouth in the UK to the shores of America, carrying with it a group of travellers who would go down in history. For some, these 17th Century "pilgrim fathers" are also real-life...

Family Tree DNA's tests are on sale until the end of August. The Y-37 test is $109.00 and the Y-111 test is $219.00. The Y-37 test is usually enough to establish which Phillips Family Group is yours. There are also other tests on sale but the...

Your Y-DNA may help you find genetic cousins along your direct paternal line. Planned comparisons are the best choice. To set up a planned comparison, select two men who you believe share a direct paternal ancestor. Have both men take a Y-DNA test....