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10 Fun Facts about DNA

by DDC | Jun 13, 2016 | Science and Technology

DNA is a very serious subject, but here are some fun facts for your entertainment. 8% of human DNA is now made up of ancient viruses that used to infect us and make us ill. We all know that we share 95% of our DNA with some types of primate but did you know we also...

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...

Identification Techniques for Preventing Infant Mix-Ups

by DDC | May 3, 2016 | Science and Technology

Infant mix-ups in hospitals could happen any day. Steve Kaufer from Inter/Action Associates, a Las Vegas security consulting firm, estimates that 1 out of every 1,000 infants is switched in hospitals. The firm interviewed more than 400 maternity ward employees across...

Paternity Testing: Twins With Different Fathers

by DDC | Apr 16, 2016 | Science and Technology

Paternity DNA testing for twins presents unique challenges that require attention to additional details. Before beginning the DNA testing process on twins who may have different fathers, there are several factors to consider. There are two possible scenarios when the...

The Polymerase Chain Reaction

by DDC | Mar 30, 2016 | Science and Technology

In 1993, Kary Mullis received the Nobel Prize for inventing the Polymerase Chain Reaction, also known as PCR. This procedure for making billions of copies of DNA has revolutionized modern biology and has become a standard technique for anyone studying DNA. With PCR,...

How To: Get a DNA Paternity Test (Video)

by DDC | Feb 27, 2016 | Science and Technology

This video provides you with a step-by-step guide to DNA testing. You will learn the different procedures involved in DNA tests and see how easy and painless the process can be. Hear from paternity testing experts on how the process works, from the initial phone call...