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 […]

Can a DNA Test Be Done Secretly In Nigeria?

One of the most common questions we get asked at Smart DNA is, can I do a secret Paternity DNA test without the other party knowing? This question comes sometimes from the man who does not want the wife to know he is doubting her fidelity, and sometimes from the woman who thinks her child might […]

5 Reasons To Confirm The Paternity Of Your Child In Nigeria

What is a Paternity DNA Test? A paternity DNA Test is the simplest and most accurate method of determining if an alleged man is the biological father of a child. It uses  DNA markers to confirm if an alleged father and a child share a biological relationship.  Every individual inherits genetic markers from their parents; […]

How to do DNA Test in Nigeria: A Guide to DNA Testing Procedure

DNA is a genetic material that is contained in every living organism and found in most cells of the body. These genetic materials are usually inherited from each biological parent, that is half from the father and the other half from the mother. Genetic materials also carry information that is responsible for the development and […]

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 […]

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 […]

5 Popular Questions About DNA Testing in Nigeria

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Here are the five most frequently asked questions about DNA testing in Nigeria.  What is DNA? According to MedlinePlus “DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA” An individual inherits one-half of his/her DNA from each biological […]