You’ve probably heard the term a million times in the news about criminal cases, on TV shows like CSI and Law and Order, or in high profile paternity cases or even in relation to inherited diseases and tracing your ancestry. But what is it exactly and how does it work?

First of all the DNA tests used in the above examples aren’t all the same. They all examine slightly different bits of our DNA, use different tests to it, and can tell us different things about ourselves. Click through for a easy to read summary of each of these procedures. (more…)

Genetics and the science of DNA testing can be pretty complicated and confusing - but it doesn’t have to be. On this site you will find simple explanations about what DNA is, what sorts of DNA tests exist, the benefits and disadvantages of each, and where to go to get your DNA analyzed.

Things are changing fast in the business of DNA testing, new regulations are emerging, the technology is becoming more sophisticated and the prices are coming down.

The downside to this is that there is such an overwhelming amount of complex data out there that it’s hard to know where to start - and it’s constantly changing. Here you’ll be able to find everything you need to know explained in a simple non-scientific manner to better inform your decisions on what tests to get and what it all means when you get you results back.

Happy browsing!