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Genetic, geographic, and demographic data from more than 30,000 Americans reveal more genetic diversity within ancestry groups than previously thought. Click here to read more in Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter.

At-home DNA test kits are helping people understand their roots, but they're also uncovering shocking, decades-old family secrets.

Enfield resident Ryan Simpson said he bought a DNA test kit when it was on sale but the test results were more than...

At Family Tree DNA, a Y-DNA haplogroup prediction is calculated using genetic distance. The calculation finds your most likely haplogroup. The prediction program compares your Y-DNA STR (short tandem repeat) profile to FTDNA's results database. The...

Member Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 02/09/2020

Due Date,      Batch #,        Kit #,              Type of Test

02/12/2020    961                 902589           Big Y-700

02/12/2020    1040               655847           Backbone SNP

02/16/2020    1041               B138206         Big Y-700

02/16/2020    1047               527045           mtFull Sequence

02/17/2020    1011...