Archive for September, 2009

DNA fingerprinting establish a database?

Some people believe that all Australian citezens should provide a sample of DNA so that a national database of fingerprints can be established.

What are your views on this and what do you think would be some pro's and con's?

what DNA analysis is and how it can be used as evidence in criminal investigations?

Is a transgenic hybrid a DNA molecule consisting of 2 or more DNA segments that are NOT found together in nature? Or is it recombinant DNA?

Thanks!

why is saliva useful in DNA fingerprinting?

i'm writing a report on this...so far i know the content of saliva but I just cant give a definite reason why it is a good DNA source so please anyone help me out.

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dna testing…?

ok i dont know my father and i have a pretty good idea who it is. i live in gillett pa its near troy elmira and towanda. im wondering if there are any dna testing sites or something like that that i can tested. now i dont want him to know im doing so i would just get a hair or something and mail it or something. can you name the address the person and other info so i can contact them?? please help!!

Is DNA profiling the same thing as DNA fingerprinting?

What’s your experience with dog DNA breed test?

I know there are at least two: Canine Heritage Breed test (cheek swab) by MetaMorphix, and Wisdom Panel MX (blood sample drawn by vet) by Mars Veterinary. I'm looking for someone who has actually done it and can say whether it's worth it or not. Thanks!

What is a good DNA ancestry tracing test?

What is a good DNA ancestry tracing test? I would like to trace my ancestors through DNA: what would be a good test?

DNA testing to find out the breed of a dog?

I've heard of a few places online in which you can send in a sample of your dogs blood and they'll run a DNA test to determine the breed(s). Has anyone tried these? Do you believe they are accurate?

What is the use of DNA profiling?

I'm doing a summary on the uses of DNA profiling. I can't seem to find anything concrete on the web. I need something that has a list of the uses.

a. involves inserting normal genes into cells with a genetic disorder
b. involves a vector, and DNA sequences does not
c. compares DNA fragments rather than the nucleotide order of DNA
d. makes millions of copies of DNA pieces

Please choose for th best answer and explain it..
tnx!

Is there a at home dna test you can take?

my sister is 17.Had more than 1 guy that she had sex with.

A Judge yesterday denied a request for DNA Analysis because the court previously made a finding on paternity thru admission.
Now new evidence has come up that the judge has elected to ignor.
Is there a US Code that we can use to compell the judge to reconcider new evidence. With the new evidence entered into the court the Judge woun't have any choice but to overturn his previous paternity finding.
The judge is partial to the opposing attorney.

mitochondrial DNA?

Is all DNA 'mitochondrial' DNA? If not, what is the precisew definition of mitochondrial DNA (as opposed to any other DNA)?

In mid-2003, many states had postconviction DNA testing statutes, which typically allow testing when DNA evidence relating to a particular crime exists, and there is also a reasonable probability that the defendant would not have been convicted if DNA testing had been made available during his/her trial.

How many bases does a dog’s DNA have?

I know humans have 3 billions bases but how many bases do dogs have in their DNA?

Recombinant DNA:…………………………..?

Recombinant DNA:
A. contains DNA from only one organism
B. is composed of RNA
C. contains DNA from two or more different sources
D. does not exist in nature

LOL..curious. but need to know asap!

How accurate is Ancestral DNA Testing?

I have been doing my family genealogy as a hobby for about ten years now. I have hit a brick wall and can go back no further. I'm thinking about doing ancestral DNA testing, and I want to know how accurate it is, if at all and also, what would be the best company to go through for that to get the most accurate results. Thanks.

Is it possible to set up a dna test lab in my home?

Im an aspiring entreprenuer, and I was recently researching the cost of a personal dna test due to a friends situation, and an idea came to me. I could dna test at home for a competitive price... is it possible to set up a lab at home?

What is the best online DNA ancestry company?

What is the best on line DNA ancestry company? With easy to read results very visible illustrated results and instructions on how to read the results and accurate results?

I am looking for a lab which does full DNA analysis of protozoa. I have an unidentified species of the order Sessilida.

Just a curiosity question, I'm not a breeder.
Yep. I mean the in-store kits you can buy. The cotton swab test that you send in for analysis.
Yeah. I've heard many people get rediculous results. I wonder what would happen if I did a swab of my own mouth and sent it in...

DNA Fingerprinting?

Can someone describe how DNA fingerprinting/profiling is done from a crime scene? What are the technologies involved in the process?

How to go about marketing DNA Testing?

Who would you maket to? How do I get the info out? What people will be looking for DNA Testing services?

DNA fingerprinting analysis in a crime?

Does anybody know in what crime the DNA fingerprinting was used successfully?I need the reference site also.Thanks so much!

How much does a home DNA test cost?

I know you can get them over the counter at a drug store but isnt it more money to actually get the results? I am asking because a girl just called me and said my brother is her 9yr old son's dad. Thanks so much in advance!!