The Power of DNA Testing
Will You Catch the Flu? The Answer Could Be in Your Blood
During last winter's severe flu season, you may have found yourself worrying about whether you'd catch the notorious virus. But what if there was a way to predict whether you'd get...
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The road to COVID-19 testing: The role of a Canadian biotech pioneer
Canadians are updated daily on the multi-faceted devastation caused by SARS-CoV-2 and on the results of COVID-19 testing from across the country. Few people may be aware that these tests...
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Combating COVID-19 with Cell-Free Expression
Imagine the ability to rewire, reshape, and use parts of a living system to build something new. It is not science fiction, nor is it Frankenstein’s monster. It is synthetic...
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The COVID-19 virus can spread through the air – here’s what it’ll take to detect the airborne particles
A growing body of research shows that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread from person to person through the air. Indoor spaces with poor ventilation in areas where...
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DNA Testing Results In A Sense of Belonging
DNA Testing can do more than settle legal cases and crimes. Often, people will use a DNA Test Kit out of curiosity to find their family members and to gain...
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Paternity Testing: What You Need To Know
Aside from cases such as surrogate pregnancy, it's usually pretty obvious who the mother of a child is. However, this is not the same with the father and in cases...
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Ancient DNA and why it’s so important
What is ancient DNA? Ancient DNA is the DNA that has been recovered from the remains of organisms that have long been dead. If successfully extracted, the ancient DNA can...
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Family Health History and DNA Testing
My sister and I both live in different states than my parents. While we talk regularly and have a good relationship, we have recently realized that in order to find...
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Why Children Should Learn Family DNA History
Research shows decided benefits for children who learn their family dna history. Self-identity. Self-competence. A sense of place and security. Values. Life lessons. Resilience. Who doesn’t want these for their...
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