What’s DNA? What are genes? How does DNA testing work? Here you can learn more about genetics in order to get the most benefits from our Whole Genome Sequencing!
What is DNA sequencing? DNA sequencing is a method of determining the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule. DNA sequencing has revolutionized genomics. Since 1995, DNA sequencing has made it possible to analyze the genomes of over 50,000 (as …
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What is genetic genealogy? Genetic genealogy is the application of genetics to genealogy. It analyses the human genome to prove or at least estimate their ancestry, i.e. the degree of kinship between individuals. Traditional genealogical approaches are limited to pedigree, …
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Intro A gene is a functional unit of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that contains basic information for the development of characteristics of an individual. In the process of transcription, a complementary copy in the form of RNA is produced from the …
DNA polymerase definition DNA polymerases are enzymes that catalyze the synthesis of DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides. DNA polymerases play a key role in DNA replication enabling passing of genetic information to daughter cells from generation to generation. Are you interested …
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Intro to DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that is a polynucleotide composed of a chain of many nucleotides. The biomolecule located in the chromosomes is the carrier of genetic information in all living organisms and in many viruses …
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Introduction “Who is the father of the child” and “who is my biological father” are questions that arise often, not only in plots for movies and novels, but in courts or simply for peace of mind. Paternity tests offer answers …
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Apolipoproteins – cholesterol “cargo ships” In this blog post we will discuss APOE (Apolipoprotein E) and its role in Alzheimer’s disease. Cholesterol and fats receive much bad publicity. Many people are surprised to learn that they play an important role …
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Introduction You may have heard about the buzz about the gene 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, or MTHFR for short. Thousands of studies have been published linking genetic variants, or mutations, in this gene, to hundreds of medical conditions. These medical conditions include …
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Edited by Christina Swords, Ph.D. Last year, an intern on our team drafted a blog post about genetic diversity titled “The Truth Hurts” that was left unpublished because, honestly, we were uncomfortable about how it might be received. The reality is that by not publishing that …
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Edited by Christina Swords, Ph.D. Genetic testing has never been easier. At-home DNA testing services continue to grow in popularity as ways to learn more about your ancestry and inherited traits. However, sifting through all of the companies and DNA …