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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.

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

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No one knew why kids in two Amish families were dying suddenly while playing and running around. Now researchers have some answers. It's due to a recessive mutation in their autosomal DNA. Click ...

Click here to read an article in Dick Eastman's Online Genealogy