A haplogroup is a group of people who share a set of genetic variants inherited from a common ancestor. Because these variants very rarely revert to their original state and accumulate over time, they allow a lineage to be traced back thousands of years.
- Maternal haplogroup. It is determined using mitochondrial DNA, which we all inherit exclusively from our mothers. It allows you to trace your maternal lineage back to the so-called Mitochondrial Eve.
- Paternal haplogroup. It is determined using the Y chromosome, which is found in males and passed from father to son. It allows you to trace your paternal lineage back to the so-called Y-chromosomal Adam.
In your results, you will see a cladogram showing the historical development of each lineage, along with interesting facts and historical figures who share your haplogroup.