Archive for November, 2009

Anyone know where I can get a DNA Test done cheap?

I need to get a DNA test done on my 6 year old son. The cheapest that I have found the tests are almost 0. I have seen home DNA kits for but are they as accurate?

Would your body mutate or would wierd things happen?? Ive been thinking about it lol...not doing it...but just wondering what would happen?

They can do DNA testing to check a corpse that's thousands of years old to see who it was, so why can't they do DNA testing to verify the theory of reincarnation.

DNA fingerprinting project ideas?

In my biology class i have to do a presentation on DNA fingerprinting. I was looking for any ideas about a visual aid to present the information. I was also looking for good websites where i can find information on.

How would i prove paternity without dna testing?

Is this possible?
my father is deceased and im in a very heated court battle.

Describe a recombinant DNA molecule and explain how to make and screen for recombinants using restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, ligase, vector and transformation.

Help? I can't seem to find any notes on this online.)=

Its a question thats going to be on my test tomorrow and I cant find an answer to it anywhere.

I just checked out ancestry.com and the only option is to explore my maternal lineage. Because I am a woman, I need to provide information from a relative on my father's side to get that information. The only problem is that I don't know my father or his relatives. How can I determine my ancestry on my father's side without a sample from him?

MY HUSBAND AND I ARE STILL SEEING EACH OTHER BUT WE ARE SEPARATED. WE JUST HAVE A BABY AND HE'S STILL LIVING WITH HIS FRIEND. HE WANT A DNA TEST ON THE BABY BUT DON'T WANT HIS TO KNOW ABOUT,SO HE WANT TO DO A HOME TEST AND I WANT TO DO THE RIGTH THING BY GOING TO THE COURT HOUSE TO DO THE TEST AND CHILD SUPPORT BUT HE DON'T WANT THAT EITHER. WHICH ONE SHOULD I TAKE. TO ME HE IS TRYING TO HIDE FROM ALL THIS.

Dog DNA test?

I have read that there is a DNA test that reveals the breeds in my dog's genetic makeup.
I would like to know how to get her DNA tested?
I don't care what breed she is, I love her so much but I am just really curious.
She resembles some sort of german shepherd/bulldog/collie!!

Thanks!

I file child support and the court send me a letter to do the dna test on my own. I do not know where I have to go, I call the court house and they told me that they are not lawyer so can't answer that question..... unfortunally i can't affort a lawyer.
Anybody has an idea.

Hypothesis for DNA Fingerprinting?

I'm doing a project on DNA Fingerprinting and I need a hypothesis. My previous hypothesis failed and so can anyone suggest a hypothesis please?

Note : Serious answers please , unnecceesary answers will most likely be deleted.

A. STR analysis
B. PCR
C. Gel electrophoresis
D. RFLP
E. DNA mciroarrays

my partner got a ltr from the state of il saying he owes child support but hasnt ever proven he is the dad. who has to pay for paternity testing??Is that something that we have to have up front??

1-the altered dna is used as an enzyme that break down the allregens in peanuts
2-the altered dna is the code for the antibodies against the allergens
3-the altered dna is used to synthesize changed forms of these proteins
4-the altered dna leaves the nucleus and becomes part of the allergy-producing protein

I believe there are some similarities..now do not all jump at me all at once, LMAO!
Wow! 7 replys you got me peeing in my pants!! I had to put this out there..Tell your lawyers to contact my lawyers.. Thank you all for making me laugh!

because my dad was stationed in subic bay philippines at the time when he meet my mom the thing is he never signed my birth certificate i know he is still alive i already talk to him the thing is when he found out who am i he hung up the phone. so is there a way for me to get him to submit into a DNA TESTING?

what's the benefit of using bacterial cells for recombinant DNA?

If anyone knows some links of people with photos
latins,actresses etc. I would appreciate this.
I am just curious how accurate the dna and ancestry tests are.
Also how much they seem to relate to their known heritage.
I need this for a dna class I am taking.

Thanks!!

Please explain.
This is for an assignment, and this is the question given.

Where do I go for Tribal DNA testing?

I need to find out my Indian heritage but all my older family members that would have known about this information is deceased.

There is a following report on MSNBC news.

Pharmacy chain markets DNA paternity tests in 30 states nationwide

Who's your daddy? DIY paternity test debuts
March 27: A new type of at-home medical test can reveal a child’s paternity.

Dog DNA testing has anyone tried it?

I have been very curious to try one of these Dog DNA tests on both my dogs. Just out of curiosity and for fun. I have my ideas on what my dogs maybe but would really love to see if the test matches what we think they are. Has anyone used one of these tests and were the results what you expected or even remotely accurate?

that native Americans are not descended from the Hebrews at all, and there are references to wheeled carts, horses, steel, and the 7 day week, none of which were around in the West during the pre-Columbian era. I am not trying to be mean, I would like to believe in this story of the Lamanites and Nephites so please tell me how are these contradictions solved?