DNAPrint Genomics Offering Personal DNA Storage
Looks like I left one gift off my list of presents suitable for the DNA lover. DNAPrint Genomics is offering a personal DNA Storage Service for an annual cost of $39.
DNAPrint Genomics President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gabriel:
We offer this service because everyone should establish genetic profiles for themselves and their children. The Company’s line of DNA ancestry products, such as AncestryByDNA(TM) and EuroDNA(TM), can be used in this way and to explore family heritage at the same time. DNA testing may also be used to predict individual sensitivities or side effects to certain drugs. Moreover, with the current backlog of cases at various investigative agencies, we feel that establishing a sample file with DNAPrint could help speed up the process of finding anyone — especially children — who may go missing. For these reasons among many, we would certainly encourage individuals to have their DNA tested at the same time that it is stored.
You can also request that DNAPrint Genomics perform various DNA analyses on your stored DNA, including:
- An STRmap analysis service for those wanting their DNA to be typed at 16 genetic markers that may be used for human identity in addition to storage.
- AncestryByDNA(TM) and EuroDNA(TM) products are available separately and can be used to trace genetic heritage among the four anthropological groups: Native American; East Asian; Sub-Saharan African (areas south of the Sahara Desert); Indo-European (Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Western Asia).
If you’re not into fancy schmancy DNA testing, you can always go for DIY DNA preservation.
Genetic Engineering News, December 15, 2006
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