DNA tests are vital nowadays. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the core in which the existence of species is saved. They are different from species to species. Even they are different between the individuals of species. There are two types of DNA test. One is genealogical DNA test that identifies an ancestor. Paternal DNA test identifies parents of the individual.… Read the rest
DNA testing can provide undeniable proof of blood relationships between family members and this tool is now used in some immigration cases to help applicants prove that the family members applying for visas really are their relatives. Applicants can undergo paternity, maternity or kinship tests to substantiate their claims – paternity tests for fathers and children, maternity for mothers and children and kinships for other family relationships, such as aunts and nieces.
In this guide, we will look at the purpose of these tests, the steps that the sponsors and beneficiaries need to take, important considerations that can affect the process and what to expect from the results.… Read the rest
Happy DNA Day! In case you have never heard of DNA day, April 25th is the day the scientific world celebrates the anniversary of the formal announcement of the discovery of the structure of DNA, as well as the anniversary of the Human Genome project being completed.
The race was on in the early 1950’s to determine what the actual structure of DNA was. When scientists James Watson and Francis Crick first made their discovery of Deoxyribonucleic Acid being a double helix, it was actually February 28th, 1953. Crick was reportedly so excited that he made a proclamation in a nearby pub that they had together found the secret of life. They waited until April 25 of the same year to properly announce their finding in Nature Magazine.… Read the rest
DNA testing can offer us so much. By mapping out genes and determining our precise genetic profile, we can now understand more about what makes us unique as individuals and what links us to close family members and our ancestors. We can trace our blood lines back to Vikings, test ourselves for problematic genetic inheritances or simply get a better idea of the building blocks that make us who we are.
These tests have come along way in recent years and have become much more accessible and affordable. Just by applying for a kit and mailing off a sample we can get detailed readout of our own personal codes and a wealth of information. The problem is that there is often very little to show for it on a physical level, besides a printed document and a hole in the bank balance. At London’s Dot One, designers have found … Read the rest