DNA science Archives - Page 2 of 7 - DNA Testing: Paternity, Prenatal & Legal DNA Tests

Are All Humans Related? A Deep Dive into Our DNA

by hmartini | Jul 16, 2023 | Ancestry DNA Testing, DNA science

Human relationships can be complex, and many people even make a hobby out of tracing their genealogical roots. As most family trees can be traced back to a time when the world’s population was much smaller, many people wonder if all humans are related in some...

Can You Have Twins from Different Fathers?

by hmartini | Jul 6, 2023 | DNA science, Twins

The realm of reproduction and genetics continues to challenge our fundamental understanding of biology. One particularly interesting niche in the world of genetics is twins. Many people are not aware that there are more than two types of twins. Most people know of...

DNA Testing After Death: Can You Get DNA from Ashes?

by hmartini | Jul 1, 2023 | DNA science, Relationship

Modern advances in DNA testing have revolutionized the way forensic scientists investigate crimes, identify missing persons, establish paternity and other relationships, and unravel genetic mysteries. However, even with state-of-the-art technology, using cremated...

DNA Phenotyping: Is Forensic Analysis Leveling Up?

by hmartini | Jun 8, 2023 | DNA science, Forensic DNA Testing, Genetics

DNA phenotyping is a forensic analysis technique that uses a person’s DNA to predict their physical appearance. DNA phenotyping can be used to predict traits such as hair color, eye color, skin color, ancestry, and more. As the technique progresses, more traits like a...

How Does a Hair DNA Test Work?

by hmartini | Jun 7, 2023 | DNA science

Do you need to confirm a relationship? Curious to know if you can test DNA from hair? In this blog, we’ll walk you through how hair DNA testing works, the advantages, the drawbacks, and more. Can You Do a DNA Test with Hair? Using hair as a DNA source...

Who Invented DNA Testing and What Breakthrough Is Next?

by hmartini | Jun 3, 2023 | DNA science, DNA test, Genetics

The science of DNA testing has evolved rapidly in recent years. Not only is DNA testing more popular, but the problems that DNA testing can solve continue to expand. In this blog, we’ll take you through the history of DNA science, the significant discoveries,...