What is Sibship DNA Test?
A sibship DNA test is a type of genetic test that determines whether two or more individuals are biological siblings by sharing one or both biological parents.
When Do You Need a DNA Maternity Test?
DNA maternity tests are less commonly discussed than paternity tests, but they are just as important and vital in situations where confirming the biological relationship between a mother and child is crucial.
Who Needs A Human DNA Test?
DNA analysis has become an affordable and accessible tool for understanding our genetics, but do you really need a DNA test? From health insights to discovering family heritage, DNA tests can serve various purposes.
How DNA Test is Used to Determine Paternity
Paternity test, which is often sought for legal, medical, and personal reasons, involves analyzing the genetic material of the child and that of the alleged father to establish a biological relationship.
Preservation of DNA for Future Use
Preserving DNA is crucial for various applications, including establishing biological relationships. Whether it's for verifying paternity, tracing ancestry, or identifying remains, maintaining the integrity of DNA samples over time is essential.
What is DNA?
The letters “DNA” stands for DeoxyriboNucleic Acid. DNA is known as the blueprint of life because it directs all the processes that take place in all living things that contain DNA.
6th Annual Lagos Forensic Symposium on October 19-20
The Lagos Forensic Symposium (LFS; www.laforensic.org) organizing invites you to attend the 2022 Symposium. LFS 2022 will be held at The Providence by […]
Is DNA that reliable?
We offer DNA tests to ascertain specific facts; hence the result must be accurate. If you rule out the reliability and accuracy, it’s safe to say there’s no reason to do the test.
Unfavourable Paternity Results
What do you do if the alleged father or mother questions the accuracy or validity of a DNA result you issued? Can the paternity DNA result you issue be questioned? The answer is Yes.
Does Nigeria Have A Forensic Database? Find Out
Not only can Forensic DNA analysis help families of victims find closure, it has proven time and time again to be extremely helpful in cases of sexual assault. How does this happen? Trained Investigators will look for DNA evidence at locations relevant to the case. Evidence can also be collected from the body and clothes of the person who survived the assault.
Closure
Disasters are really sad occurrences that sometimes result in loss of lives and properties. It’s even worse when victims of such disasters can’t be recognized . In cases like this the surest way to establish relationship between the bodies and supposed family members whether or not the bodies can be identified is through DNA analysis.
Paternity Fraud or Not – A True Story
Last week, we talked about how “Paternity” is the first thing that comes to mind when the word “DNA Testing” is mentioned right? This week we will be talking about another issue of concern based on a true-life story.