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DNA Day 2020: What is it and why do we celebrate it?
Each year, on the 25th of April, people around the world come together to celebrate a huge leap in modern science. Of course, we are talking about DNA Day. The...
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Massive cancer genome study reveals how DNA errors drive tumour growth
The largest ever study to analyze entire tumor genomes has provided the most complete picture yet of how DNA glitches drive tumor cell growth. Researchers say the results, could pave...
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Can I Do a Paternity Test without the Father?
You’re probably familiar with the concept of paternity testing, but what can someone do if the alleged father is not available to provide a sample? You may be asking, “Can...
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Why Some COVID-19 Cases Are Worse than Others
Emerging data, as well as knowledge from the SARS and MERS coronavirus outbreaks, yield some clues as to why SARS-CoV-2 affects some people worse than others. Like many other respiratory...
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Top Reasons to Complete a Curiosity Paternity Test
According to BV Labs friendly customer service representatives, some of the most common reasons individuals request a curiosity test include: Individual(s) want to remain anonymous A parent wants to complete...
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The Ins and Outs of DNA in just 10 Minutes
DNA is now a part of everyday language, but how much do we really know or understand about it? What does it tells about each of us? Understanding DNA in...
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DNA Damage Linked to Brain Overgrowth in Autism
Researchers have shown previously that excessive proliferation of the cells of the brain, which can cause microcephaly or large head size, is associated with autism. Now, the authors of a...
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Grandparent DNA Test: What You Need to Know
Sometimes establishing paternity is not as easy as it sounds. If the possible father is simply not available for testing, a grandparent DNA test can be performed by a DNA...
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Discovering the DNA Double Helix Structure
In the 1950’s, two exceptionally talented scientists, Francis Crick and James Watson, building on the earlier work of their colleague Rosalind Franklin, discovered the DNA double helix: a structure containing the...
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