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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...

Prince’s DNA & Paternity Testing

by DDC Development | May 10, 2016 | Celebrity Paternity Test, Forensic DNA Testing

The sudden death of music icon Prince has once again left a multi-million dollar estate up in the air, and bought new people forward asking for paternity testing to prove a biological relationship. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office is in possession of Prince’s...

Rapist Found 20 Years Later by DNA Test

by DDC Development | Jan 20, 2016 | Forensic DNA Testing, Science and Technology

A Dutch court is in the sentencing phase of a suspect linked by DNA to seven rapes and as many as 16 sexual assaults from 1995 to 2001. How was he caught? Gerald T was recently tried for a bike theft, and in the process of the arrest, was required to give a DNA...

Finding A Lost Identity — With DNA Testing

by DDC Development | Sep 21, 2015 | Forensic DNA Testing, Science and Technology

In Jacksonville, Florida, a man was beaten and left for dead outside a Burger King in 2004, according to WJXT. For the last 11 years, he’s been wandering through life without any idea of who he is. It took time, detective work, and DNA testing, and now finally he is...

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...

DNA Testing: Forensic Paternity Test

by DDC Development | Feb 18, 2015 | DNA test, Forensic DNA Testing

You’ve seen this plot on TV shows like Law & Order—a woman mysteriously dies, foul play is suspected, and the autopsy finds the woman is pregnant! A DNA test of the fetus is ordered to find out who the father is, and the results usually help solve the mystery and...

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