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DNA Diagnostics Centre (DDC) is the world leader in private DNA testing. Our highly-accredited laboratory offers paternity testing, immigration testing, veterinary DNA testing, forensic testing, and more. DDC is routinely selected as the premier laboratory to perform DNA testing for TV shows and radio programs. Our DNA tests exceed the media’s most stringent requirements, and we provide special services to meet the unique demands of each media client. Moreover, our scientists are available to give expert opinions and act as a resource whenever media members seek thought leaders on DNA testing.

With a team of highly qualified scientists and dedicated client service personnel, DDC continues to be the media’s primary source for answers to DNA testing questions. Dr. Michael Baird, DDC’s Laboratory Director, was the first DNA expert ever to testify in a US court in 1982 and has testified in hundreds of cases.

Dr. Baird has provided DNA expert consultation in such notable cases as the O.J. Simpson trial, the Anna Nicole Smith paternity case, and the Prince estate case, and has been interviewed on Larry King Live, Nancy Grace, Court TV and many others.

Man’s Best Distant Relative: How Much DNA Do We Share with Dogs?

Aug 30, 2023

All living things on Earth have a mutual history, and this history is woven into our DNA. As the scientific knowledge surrounding DNA continues to grow, the intricate patterns within this genetic code reveal surprising connections and commonalities across species.

Are All Humans Related? A Deep Dive into Our DNA

Aug 30, 2023

Biological relationships are sometimes quite complex, and many people even make a hobby out of tracing their genealogical roots. Considering that most ancestral lines can be traced back to a period when the global population was much smaller, many people wonder if all humans are related in some capacity.

Can You Have Twins from Different Fathers?

Jul 25, 2023

The realm of reproduction and genetics continues to challenge our fundamental understanding of biology. One particularly interesting niche in the world of genetics is twins.

Understanding Different Sibling DNA Relationship Tests

Jul 25, 2023

A sibling DNA relationship test is performed to establish if two or more suspected siblings share one or both parents. These tests are typically used as an indirect method to prove family relationships when a potential father is not able or unwilling to undergo paternity testing.

How Does a Hair DNA Test Work?

Jun 20, 2023

Do you need to confirm a relationship? Curious to know if you can test DNA from hair? In this blog, we’ll walk you through how hair DNA testing works, the advantages, the drawbacks, and more.