Celebrate National DNA Day on April 25!

A young man and woman looking at DNA images, doing research for DNA Day.

Happy DNA Day! Many of you are very excited by the idea of celebrating and learning more about your DNA. Others might be thinking, “DNA Day? What do people do to celebrate DNA Day?” National DNA Day was initially held on April 25 to celebrate the Human Genome Project but has since become a global movement to innovate, collaborate, and discover more about DNA. It is also a day to celebrate our shared humanity and connection to the natural world!

RootsTech, an online learning site and yearly genealogy conference, has a lot to offer for anyone wanting to learn about DNA, preparing to take a DNA test, or wanting to find out what DNA can reveal about themselves or their heritage. Experts from around the globe and from various organizations give free classes, handouts and more at RootsTech.

Celebrate DNA Day with Something Special in 2023

On April 25 of 2023, RootsTech will have a whole day of DNA learning from 9 am–6 pm MST directly on the RootsTech Facebook page. We will learn from DNA Expert Diahan Southard and others about DNA in genealogy. We are also excited to hear from a special group, DNAngels, which will share with us how they use DNA to find and unite families. You can see the full schedule here:

On April 25th, visit the RootsTech Facebook page or the FamilySearch YouTube channel to join in the celebration and see these Live events!

Learn More about DNA in Genealogy—Free Videos and Classes!

If you are intrigued by DNA and want to learn how this powerful discovery can help you in your daily life, please enjoy these videos from RootsTech, the largest genealogy conference in the world. DNA research is revolutionary for the genealogy field, and genealogy-related DNA research has driven lots of new innovations that can benefit you personally. Watch these classes to learn the what and why of DNA—what DNA test kits are out there, how to find your family with DNA, and more!

Learn more about the results you receive with Y-DNA testing, discover how they can help you uncover the roots of your direct paternal line, and break down brick walls.
Often our misconceptions can lead us astray. In DNA analysis, sometimes we fall into surname traps, wrong assumptions, and confirmation bias. Learn how to recognize your misconceptions and address them.
Join Gal Zrihen, Product Manager at MyHeritage, for a tour of the latest features on MyHeritage that will make your DNA Match research easier and more productive than ever before.
You’ve taken a DNA test and the DNA company gave you a list of matches. This class will walk you through the process of determining the common ancestor between you and a DNA match or among a cluster of DNA matches.
Learn what third-party tools for DNA are, why they exist, and the role they play in the genealogy and DNA testing ecosystem.How to access and evaluate third-party tools and examples of how you can use these tools to further your genealogical research
When you take a MyHeritage DNA test, you’ll likely receive thousands of DNA Matches. In this video, we’ll show you how to use labels to organize your matches and focus on the ones that are most relevant to your research.

These are only a few of the many DNA videos available! At RootsTech, we have hundreds of classes ready for you with great topics and the latest updates and innovations to connect you to your family. If you want to learn more about DNA or any other family history topics, take a look at what we have for you at Rootstech.org.



What Is RootsTech?

RootsTech is a place to learn, be inspired, and make connections through family history. Hosted by FamilySearch and sponsored by other leading genealogy organizations, we have hundreds of expert classes, tips and tricks videos, and inspiring stories that can help you experience family history like never before. Visit our on-demand learning library, or make plans to join us for our next virtual or in-person conference event.



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