Paternity Test vs. Maternity Test: Similarities and Differences Explained
Most of us dream of settling down one day and having children. People often say there’s nothing more fulfilling than holding their child for the first time. Unfortunately, not every family dynamic ends up the way we anticipate. There may come a time when you need to organize a maternity test or paternity test. However, […]
Your Questions About Sibling DNA Testing: Answered
Siblings have the closest DNA match of all biological relationships except for parents and their full children. Full siblings share about 50% of the same DNA, or approximately 25% from each parent. With so much shared genetic material, sibling DNA testing is incredibly accurate. These tests can identify if two people share the same parent(s), […]
How Long Does a DNA Test Take?
DNA is in every cell of our body, but we take for granted how much information it contains. Scientists estimate that we could store all of humanity’s data in a ping-pong ball-sized container of DNA. Fortunately, scientists have figured out how to decode long reams of DNA in a fast and affordable fashion. You can […]
Mouth Swab Drug Test 101: A Beginner’s Guide
How many of your employees are under the influence during work hours? Workplace drug testing is a touchy subject. It’s akin to a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for (some) employees – yet from the employer’s side of the fence, having staff on the job while they’re under the influence of illicit substances can land […]
Allergy Test Preparation: What You Should and Should Not Do
DNA testing plays a huge role in the medical field. It’s used to see what kind of genetics you’ll pass on to your children, to see how your body will react to certain medications, and even if you have an STD. One of the more common tests that a doctor will perform based on your […]
The Benefits of Implementing a Drug Screening Program in the Workplace
There are more people using drugs or alcohol at the workplace than you may realize. Approximately 22.5% of workers use them during working hours. Whether you are the boss or coworker of a drug user, it’s always cause for concern. What if they show up for work high or drunk, and what sort of trouble could […]
The Science Behind DNA Tests: Understanding the Basics
Your DNA is a highly effective storage device for storing, well, you. It holds so much information that you could fit the entire contents of Facebook into half a poppy-seed-sized clump of DNA. DNA holds the instructions to build and rebuild your body from your skin cells to your neurons. Your DNA is unique, different from that of every […]
What Are the Different Types of Allergy Tests?
More than 100 million Americans experience some symptoms caused by allergies every year. These symptoms can range from minor, like sneezing, to more severe, like difficulty breathing. No matter what the symptom is, it’s annoying to not feel your best. Especially when you don’t know exactly what is causing the reaction. This makes it difficult […]
Your Substance Identification Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing
50% of Americans over 12 have used an illegal drug at least once in their lifetime. An even higher percentage of people regularly use or abuse legal substances like alcohol and prescription medications. If you have employees, you can guarantee that at least one uses drugs or alcohol. Substance abuse in the workplace is unfortunately […]
How DNA Tests Can Help in Making Informed Decisions
More than 20 percent of Americans have taken at-home DNA tests, according to a recent survey from YouGov. And more than 40 percent say if one were offered at no cost, they’d take one. If you are curious about DNA test results, it’s obvious many of your fellow Americans are too. DNA tests allow you […]
