Even with DNA testing ethnicity, no matter how benign the discovery, there is someone looking to get rich quick with it. Scientists have the tools to test our lineage all the way back to the African origins of humans, 150,000 years ago. This has opened the door to discoveries about the prevalence of surnames around [...]

Advances in a DNA diagnostic center allow a new method of DNA fingerprinting. It comes from a single drop of a mother’s blood. This new method of testing can show a mother-to-be if her unborn child has an inherited condition such as cystic fibrosis. Best yet, the blood sample eliminates the need for risky amniocenteses [...]

Like any business, one DNA testing laboratory will be better than another. When selecting a lab you’ll want to see how many certifications the lab has earned. We here at DNA Testing Centers offer the following advice when selecting your testing center. The American Association of Blood Banks, or AABB, monitors the quality and performance [...]

Men testing for paternity wish to learn if they are the biological father of a particular child. There are two types of paternity DNA testing, a curiosity test and a Chain of Custody test. The curiosity test is the easiest and least expensive to perform. Men can order a home test kit online and submit [...]

Most often, DNA testing sites are used when a home DNA test kit will not suffice. If you wish to find out about inherited disorders, Native American bloodlines, or you want to know if your twins are identical or fraternal, a home DNA test will provide you with answers. Home kits are also used to [...]

In the past 20 years DNA testing labs have sprung up across the country to meet the demand for this scientific tool that can do so much When you submit to a standard DNA test, you can take a home test or go to a lab. Once the sample is received, lab workers will denature, [...]

New developments in DNA testing services are a blow to those wishing to find a genetic explanation for disorders that run in their family. A prominent company called DeCode Genetics filed for bankruptcy November 17th. The reason should give pause to all companies working to find genetic mutations for disease and subsequent medications and treatments [...]

We are familiar with DNA testing centers and want to share some thoughts on testing laboratories in general. Few people give the testing labs much thought however lab work is vital to keeping society safe and healthy. Everything from air quality to fuel to DNA and food science, gets tested in tens of thousands of [...]

Performing DNA testing before birth is becoming more commonplace. Clinicians can do a genetic test with small samples of tissue or blood. If you are pregnant you and your partner and fetus can be tested for genes that could carry inherited illnesses. To perform genetic testing on a fetus, mothers undergo one of two tests. [...]

When searching for DNA testing facilities make sure the one you chose is accredited. There are many reputable laboratories however the accredited ones maintain the highest standards. Look for a lab that is ISO 17025 listed. This stands for International Standards Organization and it has global reach among DNA testing labs. You’ll also want to [...]