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DNA Science: Paternity and Family Relationship Testing

by DDC | Nov 7, 2017 | DNA science

DNA science has revolutionized the paternity and family relationship testing industry with a higher power of discrimination among individuals, non-invasive sample collection options, and faster turnaround time. Get your geek on and learn information about the...

DNA Biology

by DDC | Oct 26, 2016 | DNA science

DNA, also known as deoxyribonucleic acid, is a fundamental molecule found in all living things. It serves as the basis for heredity, specifying which traits are passed on from parents to children through the generations. It also contains instructions for our body...

DNA Diagnostics Center Discovers Rare Chimera Paternity Case

by DDC | Oct 27, 2015 | DNA science, DNA test, Paternity, Paternity Test

DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) was recently involved with a unique paternity case where the alleged father proved to be a chimera. A chimera is an individual whose tissues contain cells from a sibling due to a mixing of cells during gestation. Physical clues are often...

New Study Uses DNA Testing for Ancient Ancestry

by DDC Development | Sep 14, 2015 | Ancestry DNA Testing, DNA science

DNA testing has provided answers for all kinds of human relationships, and in some cases, helps us understand our ancestry. While this new study presented by geneticists may not affect your family tree, it challenges what experts study and debate about the evolution...

Are Mouth Swabs Effective for Collecting DNA?

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...

Genetic Engineering 101

by DDC Development | Sep 30, 2014 | DNA science

Genetic engineering is a form of genetic modification in which selected genes are taken from one organism and implanted into another to have a desired effect. Genetic engineering enables researchers to improve all aspects of life by impacting areas such as medicine...

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