by DDC Development | Aug 31, 2015 | DNA science, DNA test, Forensic DNA Testing, Paternity
Yes! Mouth swabs are not only effective for collecting DNA, they are the standard for many applications, including paternity testing, forensic testing, and many kinds of DNA identification. The cells collected from the mouth, preferably cheek cells, slough off in...
by DDC Development | Aug 24, 2015 | Science and Technology
DNA – The Hard Drive of the Future? Last week in Boston, a team of scientists presented findings to the American Chemical Society (ASC). The concept of storing large amounts of data in a small space, and having that vessel be preserved for thousands of years, seems...
by DDC Development | Jun 11, 2015 | Science and Technology
Imagine knowing the viruses you’ve been exposed to in the last 5 years! The answer may be here in the form of genetic testing—in a very clever way. Scientists have developed a DNA-based blood test called VirScan that can look back into a person’s exposure to viruses...
by DDC Development | Jun 4, 2015 | Genetics
As much of the world struggles with the moral dilemmas that arise from the answers that genetic testing can and does provide, there are pockets of society that have found ways to embrace technology for the very basic reason of ensuring the longevity of their...
by DDC Development | Apr 29, 2015 | Paternity, Paternity Test
Child support can be a difficult subject for couples going through a separation or divorce. Some would argue it doesn’t matter whether or not the couple was ever married, when it comes to the care of child; what is most important is that both people involved in the...