New visualization and relationship inference technologies will enhance the FamilyTreeDNA user experience while maintaining strict privacy and user data control.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Othram and FamilyTreeDNA today announced a new collaboration to develop advanced genealogy visualization and relationship analysis tools for the FamilyTreeDNA platform. FamilyTreeDNA is operated by Gene by Gene, Ltd., a pioneer in consumer genetic genealogy.
Under the agreement, Othram will develop and license software designed to enhance how FamilyTreeDNA users visualize genetic relatives, explore shared ancestry, and better understand how they connect within extended family networks. The collaboration brings Othram's advanced visualization systems and relationship inference technology into a consumer genealogy environment for the first time.
The initial rollout, planned for later this year, will focus on integrating elements of Othram Maps and GGPS (Genetic Genealogical Positioning System), a method designed to help genealogists better understand how DNA matches may fit within extended family networks. These tools will allow users to:
- Visualize how genetic matches connect within dynamic family tree graphs
- Explore shared ancestry and better understand how their DNA matches may connect through common ancestors
- Apply advanced relationship positioning methods to better understand where they may fit within extended family structures
This release represents the first of several innovations currently in research and development as part of the collaboration.
Importantly, all tools developed under this agreement will be deployed within and hosted by FamilyTreeDNA's infrastructure. No FamilyTreeDNA user DNA data will be transferred to or hosted by Othram. All tools will operate entirely within FamilyTreeDNA's infrastructure, and users will continue to control their data under FamilyTreeDNA's established privacy policies and consent framework.
"Othram has spent years developing powerful visualization and inference systems designed to manage complex relationship data at scale," said David Mittelman, CEO of Othram. "We are excited to bring these capabilities to the FamilyTreeDNA community and help individuals better understand how their DNA matches connect within their family history."
"FamilyTreeDNA is committed to equipping our customers with innovative tools that make genealogical discovery clearer and more intuitive," said David Vance, General Manager of FamilyTreeDNA. "This collaboration allows us to integrate advanced visualization and analytical technologies directly into our platform while preserving the privacy and control our users expect."
Othram and Gene by Gene share a joint mission centered on the pursuit of truth, identity, and family. Together, the organizations aim to expand the technological capabilities available to consumers. The collaboration is set to deliver a new generation of genealogical software tools, further strengthening FamilyTreeDNA's position as a leader in genetic genealogy innovation.
About FamilyTreeDNA
FamilyTreeDNA, a division of Gene by Gene, Ltd., is a pioneer in consumer genetic genealogy and the first company to offer direct-to-consumer DNA testing for genealogical research.
About Othram Inc.
Othram is an identity inference infrastructure company that converts biological and investigative uncertainty into legally defensible identity, at scale. Othram is built as a vertically integrated system spanning forensic genomics, genetic genealogy, evidentiary reasoning, and operational workflows, intentionally designed to function as a single inference pipeline under scientific, legal, and operational constraints.
In the United States, Othram works with federal partners and law enforcement agencies in nearly every state and supports investigations internationally at both local and national levels. Othram's infrastructure connects to the world's largest database consented for forensic genetic genealogy matching and is purpose-built to deliver reliable identity outcomes where certainty matters most.
Learn more at www.othram.com.
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