Genetics Archives

Blessed by Science: Response to a Genetic Disease

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...

Fetal DNA Testing – New Parameters

by DDC Development | Sep 23, 2014 | Genetics

Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) of DNA is a new and expanding option for pregnant women. Research has shown it to be accurate for detecting trisomy, in women who are considered low or high risk. Trisomy exists when there are three copies of a chromosome instead of...

Proving Common Ancestral Lineage With DNA Testing

by DDC Development | Aug 20, 2014 | Ancestry DNA Testing, Genetics

DNA testing is commonly thought of in connection with divorce cases and paternity claims, or criminal justice cases where DNA samples are required of victims or suspects. But DNA testing can also function as a powerful tool for proving the likelihood of ancestral...

DNA Banking: Genetic Storage and Security for the Future

by DDC Development | Aug 12, 2014 | Ancestry DNA Testing, Genetics

DNA testing is becoming used more frequently by people to help in critical situations that can change their lives. In cases of missing children, urgent medical care needs, body identification or legal verification, DNA can help solve the issue. But waiting until an...

Identical Twins vs Fraternal Twins: Genetics Difference

by DDC Development | Jul 30, 2014 | Genetics, Prenatal DNA testing

If you know you have twins, one of the first things you’ll want to know is if they are identical or not. This can be determined during pregnancy, as identical twins typically share a placenta while fraternal twins usually do not. But sometimes, the placentas can get...

Why Genetic Traits Matter in DNA Testing

by DDC Development | May 27, 2014 | Genetics, Paternity

Thanks to genetic reconstruction techniques using DNA testing methods, a statistically significant estimation of paternity can often be determined by testing an alleged father’s biological relatives. These results are reliable enough to be used as proof for social...