Better DNA Tests of the Future
Diagnostic tests are vital to detecting disease earlier rather than later but improving upon these tests remains a critical aspect of science and medicine. D...
Pollution Effects on DNA
It seems as though we're all surrounded by pollution on a daily basis. But, have you ever wondered if this might have an impact on our DNA? We already know t...
DNA and Air Crash Victims
Identifying victims in an air crash can be a challenging task. While you may think that it's simply a case of having a passenger list, there is the difficult...
Food Irradiation and DNA
Food irradiation has been a long-standing area of debate in Britain and around the world. With what seems like a new food contamination or microbe crisis eac...
DNA Tests and Genetic Diversity
DNA testing can provide an enormous wealth of information and new discoveries in the field continue to amaze and surprise many people. Recently, research in...
Does Mental Stress or Abuse Cause Changes to DNA?
Mental stress and abuse are horrific to anyone who experiences them, but new research suggests that they can even cause changes to DNA. A study in Canada loo...
Using DNA to Date Manuscripts
Just when it seems that we have perhaps exhausted all of the applications of DNA, we find yet another valuable use for our knowledge. New research has found...
Can DNA Make You Popular?
It may seem surprising and unusual, but have you ever wondered if your DNA is responsible for making you popular? According to a recent study in the United S...
Where Can I Get Genetic Testing?
People with CAH do not have the enzyme required for the adrenal gland to manufacture a number of important hormones. Without these hormones, a person's body...
Privacy and New DNA Testing Methods
With the advent of DNA technology, privacy issues are nothing new. For years now there has been debate over how information about our DNA is used, particular...