DNA Sample Collection for Paternity Testing: Blood Sample vs Buccal Swab

Determining biological paternity is a crucial aspect in many situations, such as resolving legal disputes, tracing ancestry, or simply gaining peace of mind. Paternity testing is the most reliable scientific method to establish this relationship, and it all begins with a crucial first step – DNA sample collection. The two most common methods for this […]

Maternity DNA Testing vs. Paternity DNA Testing: Differences and Use Cases

Here at Smart DNA, we often receive questions about the differences between maternity and paternity DNA testing. In this article, we will highlight the distinctions, their importance, and typical use cases for both tests. What is DNA Testing? DNA testing involves analyzing an individual’s genetic material to ascertain biological relationships or genetic predispositions. Two commonly […]

DNA Test Kit: How to Perform a DNA Test at Home In Nigeria

Genetic testing is a revolutionary advancement in science that has democratized access to crucial information about one’s health, ancestry, and personal traits. In this article, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of using a DNA test kit at home. What is a DNA Test Kit? A DNA test kit is a package that includes […]

Paternity DNA Testing in Nigeria – A Comprehensive Guide [2023]

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic material transferred from both mother and father to their child. Paternity refers to fatherhood. Hence, a DNA paternity test uses DNA samples from a man and his offspring, to determine whether a man is the child’s biological father. In Nigeria, there’s been an increasing number of cases of Fathers […]

The Covid-19 Omicron Variant is Looming, What’s Next?

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The story of Alan Sporn accounts for just one of the countless untold COV1D-19 cases that exist. It is necessary that whatever your COVID-19 history may be – vaccinated or unvaccinated, you are conscious of the slight similarities that may exist between you and Alan Sporn.  In May 2021, it was reported in the United […]