Archived Blog Posts

By themselves, Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) short tandem repeat (STR) markers from a Y-DNA test do not have any particular meaning. The value of testing Y-DNA STR markers comes from creating a Y-DNA signature (haplotype) with them and comparing that...

Member Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 12/28/2017

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

01/01/2018, 804, 259717, Y-DNA 67

01/01/2018, 804, N73727, R1b M222 SNP Pack

01/01/2018, 808, 20699, Family Finder

01/08/2018, 782, 89255, MT-DNA Full...

A new "DNA atlas" of Ireland is revealing some of the surprising ways historic kingdoms have influenced populations on the island—and it offers the first genetic evidence that Vikings intermingled with ancient Irish peoples. Click here to read the...

Since it is the Christmas season, here is a link to an interesting article about St. Nicholas, the fourth-century Christian bishop whose generosity inspired the legend of Santa Claus.

Here is a link to an article about the genealogy of Prince Harry's future bride, Meghan Markle, on the Daily Beast.