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FamilyTreeDNA News & Press Center

Explore the stories shaping the world of genetic genealogy.

In the News

Discover how FamilyTreeDNA is making headlines around the world. These stories highlight our scientific breakthroughs, founder insights, global partnerships, and inspiring discoveries made possible through DNA testing.

Local venture thrives by opening doors to DNA testing

Houston Chronicle (USA), March 15, 2014

A feature on FamilyTreeDNA’s founders and their rise in genetic genealogy innovation.

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In Mexican DNA, a link to Jewish history

Houston Chronicle (USA), May 19, 2016

How FamilyTreeDNA helped uncover Sephardic Jewish roots in northern Mexico.

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75% of today’s Jews have Middle Eastern origins, says DNA pioneer

Haaretz (Israel), Nov 13, 2014

Founder Bennett Greenspan explains how FTDNA data rewrites Jewish ancestry.

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FamilyTreeDNA review

Magazine (UK), Nov 14, 2023

A positive review of FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA and mtDNA leadership.

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Houston-based Gene by Gene and FamilyTreeDNA acquired by Australian firm

Houston Business Journal (USA), Jan 8, 2021

A report on the international merger highlighting growth and innovation.

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Press Releases

Stay up to date with our latest announcements and milestones. These official releases document our scientific contributions, product advancements, and global partnerships.

March 2025

FamilyTreeDNA Unveils Groundbreaking mtDNA Tree of Humankind

Adds over 35,000 new branches to the maternal lineage tree.

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March 2023

Beethoven Wasn’t Genetically a Beethoven

FamilyTreeDNA’s data helped identify a non-paternity event in Beethoven’s line.

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Jan 2021

FamilyTreeDNA and myDNA Announce Historic Merger

Pioneers in genetic genealogy and pharmacogenomics unite globally.

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Nov 2017

Family Tree DNA Will Never Sell Your Genetic Data

A public commitment to consumer privacy and transparency.

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Sept 2017

Hurricane Harvey Relief Contributions

FTDNA donates proceeds from sales to storm recovery efforts.

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June 2014

Over One Million DNA Tests Processed

Celebrating a major company milestone in global testing volume.

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March 2013

Discovery of the Most Ancient Y-Chromosome Lineage

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