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 […]

The COVID-19 Omicron Variant is Here: Don’t Lose Guard

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It is no longer new news that there is a new COVID-19 variant called the Omicron circulating the world. Just when we thought we were beating COVID-19 to its game, another variant crept up on us when we were least expecting it. And as crazy and exhausting as this may seem for us, we need […]

Choosing The Right DNA Testing Center in Nigeria

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Deciding on which DNA testing company to use for your test is the first step you need to take before you actually take the test. That decision should be made with all seriousness. The DNA testing market in Nigeria (and elsewhere) is still largely unregulated and, as the science grows and word-of-mouth spreads, there are […]