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Paternity Tests: Which test do I choose? Paternity Tests and Reasons for a Paternity Test

Paternity, Paternity Test, prenatal DNA testingBy tlewis July 12, 2013

There are many types of paternity tests. Some are for legal reasons and some for just plain curiosity. Whatever the reason may be, paternity tests will provide you with the answer you’re looking for. Here are the 3 types of paternity tests and information about each of them. IN-HOME PATERNITY TEST A home paternity test…

I’m Pregnant. Who Is The Father? DNA Paternity Testing

DNA test, Paternity, Paternity Test, prenatal DNA testingBy tlewis June 19, 2013

As uncomfortable as it may sound, the question is more common than one might think. Who is the father? Today, more than half of all births from American women under 30 occur outside of marriage. Increases in births outside of the marriage may point to the transforming family. Today, technology has equipped women bearing children…

Fetal DNA Found in Mothers’ Brains

Paternity, Paternity Test, prenatal DNA testingBy tlewis October 10, 2012

A recent study revealed that fetal DNA can last in a mother’s brain for decades. The study, which has been featured on several news reports, also found that mothers who had male DNA (from their sons) in their brains were less likely to have Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers examined the presence of male DNA in the…

New Study Confirms Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing is Effective

prenatal DNA testingBy tlewis May 4, 2012

As reported by several news sources and WebMD, another study has validated the use of fetal DNA circulating in the mother’s blood for a paternity test. Known as non-invasive prenatal paternity testing, the test allows women to undergo a paternity test before the baby is born, while eliminating the need for an amniocentesis or chorionic…

Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing: Learn More from Media Coverage

prenatal DNA testingBy tlewis August 26, 2011

If you’ve recently heard about DDC’s® Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity test and would like to learn more, including what others are saying about it, check out the following featured news coverage and media links: Fox News: A TV interview with Dr. Michael Baird, DDC’s Chief Science Officer, who explains the basics of non-invasive prenatal paternity testing.…

Paternity Test While Pregnant is Now Possible With DDC’s New Test

prenatal DNA testingBy tlewis August 16, 2011

DDC is proud to announce the most innovative test of its kind in the last decade—the first non-invasive prenatal paternity test using SNP (single-nucleotide polymorphism) Microarray Technology, which requires only a simple blood draw from the mother and alleged father. As the exclusive licensee for this test, DDC’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Michael Baird, has…

New Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test

prenatal DNA testingBy tlewis July 19, 2011

We’re pleased to announce that DDC is now offering a non-invasive option for those who would like to determine paternity before the baby is born. Unlike traditional prenatal paternity testing, which uses a fetal sample obtained by an OB-GYN through amniocentesis or CVS sampling, the non-invasive test only uses the mother’s blood to detect free-floating…