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DNA Explained

DNA is found in every living thing, and is unique to each person. Children receive a portion from each biological parent. DNA science can be applied in any identification effort where a sample is provided. DNA testing is a quick, effective and safe tool that can be used to correctly identify unnamed people.

Autosomal DNA

Depicts genetic material from both mother and father. (most common test)

mtDNA

Traces maternal (mother’s) lineage, because it identifies mitochondrial relation.

Y-DNA

Used to prove parentage between a son and father. (only looks at the Y chromosome)

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