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A Call For Help with DNA Testing Topics

by HOMEDNA on 09/30/2008

We hope everyone finds this blog useful. Every day, we try to think of a new topic. Today we wanted to ask for help from our readers. What do you want to read about?

Is there something we haven’t addressed that you would like to read about? When you think of DNA testing, what questions plague you? Is there something you are reading about in the news you would like more information on from an expert? we consult with client support representatives on a regular basis about what customers are asking about, but we’d love to hear from you too.

Help us decide the direction of this DNA testing blog and we will do our best to assist you. So feel free to post your ideas to the comments portion of this blog. Thanks!

Paternity Fraud: a Two-Way Street

by HOMEDNA on 09/29/2008

Paternity fraud is a hot topic . If you have searched for blogs about paternity and child support, you know there are numerous pages dedicated to protecting alleged fathers from “paternity fraud.”

In many people’s eyes, there are too many cases of men paying child support who do not need to be. This is a frustrating problem that can possibly be prevented by DNA paternity testing before support decisions are made. An example of an advocacy group working tirelessly to prevent and stop “fathers” being required to pay for children who are not their own is the US-CAPF (United States Citizens Against Paternity Fraud). Their website is www.paternityfraud.com.

Keep in mind that in addition to women naming fathers incorrectly, there are also plenty plenty of examples of men dodging paying child support in cases where they are known to be the father of child. This is paternity fraud too!

It’s an issue that plagues not only American courts but courts worldwide. What is the answer? Mandatory paternity testing at birth? If that’s not the answer, then what is? It’s a heated debate, for sure, and one that the courts ultimately may need to decide.

At IDENTIGENE we strive to help provide answers for all types of questions that require DNA testing. If you have questions regarding paternity or other relationships, please feel free to contact us to assist you in starting the DNA Testing process.

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What is a Locus and What Does it Have to Do with my DNA Test Results?

by HOMEDNA on 09/26/2008

Locus (plural: loci) is a term used for the DNA markers that are tested and reported on your DNA Testing results. On each report there are generally sixteen markers displayed, fifteen of which are used to help determine your DNA Test results. The names of these loci are listed on the report. An example of one is D2S1338. Each person has two genes at each marker. On your DNA Test result you will sometimes note that there is only one number listed. This means that at this marker a person has two of the same. For example, if at the D2S1338 a person has two 8s the report will only show that gene once.

In the case of a DNA Paternity Test, the alleged father must match at least one of these numbers at each of the fifteen markers. Without matches at each position he may be excluded as the biological father of the child. Having the biological mother included with each DNA test will strengthen the results of your test.

The last marker on a DNA Test is the AMEL (short for amelogenin) gene. This is the gene that indicates a person gender. This is not generally related to the actual results of a DNA Test.

If you have questions about your results and what they mean, feel free to call the IDENTIGENE client support team at 888-404-4363.

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