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DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) is the world leader in private DNA testing. Our highly-accredited laboratory offers paternity testing, immigration testing, veterinary DNA testing, forensic testing, and more. DDC is routinely selected as the premier laboratory to perform DNA testing for TV shows and radio programs. Our DNA tests exceed the media’s most stringent requirements, and we provide special services to meet the unique demands of each media client. Moreover, our scientists are available to give expert opinions and act as a resource whenever media members seek thought leaders on DNA testing.

With a team of highly qualified scientists and dedicated client service personnel, DDC continues to be the media’s primary source for answers to DNA testing questions. Dr. Michael Baird, DDC’s Laboratory Director, was the first DNA expert ever to testify in a US court in 1982 and has testified in hundreds of cases.

Dr. Baird has provided DNA expert consultation in such notable cases as the O.J. Simpson trial, the Anna Nicole Smith paternity case, and the Prince estate case, and has been interviewed on Larry King Live, Nancy Grace, Court TV and many others.

DNA Testing Services for the High-Profile Client

Sep 20, 2016

Circumstances that require a DNA test are often sensitive. At DDC, we understand this and tailor our testing services to be discreet and protect the client's privacy. Since 1995, DDC has provided over 600,000 confidential DNA tests to private clients in its 13 years...

18 Year Prisoner Freed From Life Sentence Based on DNA Forensics Test Performed By DDC

Sep 20, 2016

FAIRFIELD, Ohio, April 8, 2011 - In a landmark case, a prisoner with a life sentence was freed after serving 18 years in a Florida prison, based on DNA findings presented by DNA Diagnostics Center - DDC. DNA analysis and testimony provided by Dr. Julie Heinig, DDC's...

DNA Diagnostics Center Announces Robert Bosley as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Company

Jun 8, 2016

Connie Hallquist, President and CEO, DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC, or the Company), one of the world's largest private DNA testing companies, announced that effective immediately, Robert Bosley is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He replaces John...

Federal Court Upholds DNA Diagnostics Center’s Use of “Ancestry” for DNA Testing and Rules that Ancestry.com Caused Marketplace Confusion

May 3, 2016

DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc. (“DDC”) – one of the world’s largest DNA testing companies – announced that the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio found its DNA tests sold under the “AncestryByDNA” brand and trademark were in the market years prior...

DNA Diagnostics Center Names Lori Tauber Marcus Board Chair

Apr 16, 2016

The board of directors of DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC, or the Company), one of the world's largest providers of private DNA testing services, named Lori Tauber Marcus chair of the board of directors effective immediately. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience in...