Understanding your genes can not only be informative, but it can also be a fun way for you to learn more about what makes you unique. A person’s genetic makeup is a combination of inherited genes from their mother and father. Here, you will learn about what...
Human relationships can be complex, and many people even make a hobby out of tracing their genealogical roots. As most family trees can be traced back to a time when the world’s population was much smaller, many people wonder if all humans are related in some...
The realm of reproduction and genetics continues to challenge our fundamental understanding of biology. One particularly interesting niche in the world of genetics is twins. Many people are not aware that there are more than two types of twins. Most people know of...
Modern advances in DNA testing have revolutionized the way forensic scientists investigate crimes, identify missing persons, establish paternity and other relationships, and unravel genetic mysteries. However, even with state-of-the-art technology, using cremated...
DNA phenotyping is a forensic analysis technique that uses a person’s DNA to predict their physical appearance. DNA phenotyping can be used to predict traits such as hair color, eye color, skin color, ancestry, and more. As the technique progresses, more traits like a...
Do you need to confirm a relationship? Curious to know if you can test DNA from hair? In this blog, we’ll walk you through how hair DNA testing works, the advantages, the drawbacks, and more. Can You Do a DNA Test with Hair? Using hair as a DNA source...
