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Oragene•DNA Selected by The Anthony Nolan Trust for Pilot Project

By: Shauna White on 05/05/10 10:15

Today, DNA Genotek announced our involvement in a significant pilot project with the UK's largest bone marrow registry, the Anthony Nolan Trust. The details of this exciting ...

Collecting DNA with Saliva -- An Interview Columbia University

By: Shauna White on 04/14/10 10:15

For the second year in a row, DNA Genotek collected DNA samples onsite at the National Walk for Epilepsy on March 27th, 2010 in Washington, DC. Our participation in this event ...

Clinical Reference Laboratory Enhances Test Menu With Adoption of Oragene•DNA Saliva Collection Kit

By: Shauna White on 03/24/10 9:58

This morning, Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL) announced that it has completed validation testing of DNA Genotek's Oragene/saliva collection kits and will adopt Oragene for ...

Are You Willing to ‘Give a Spit’ for Epilepsy Research?

By: Shauna White on 03/19/10 10:00

For the second year in a row, DNA Genotek will be collecting DNA samples onsite at the National Walk for Epilepsy on March 27th, 2010 in Washington, DC. Our participation in ...

DNA from Saliva.... The Newest Tool in Cancer Research?

By: Shauna White on 03/09/10 11:32

Recent statistics suggest cancer mortality rates are declining due to better prevention, early detection methods and improved treatments, yet so much remains to be done. With ...

BioServe Joins DNA Genotek Partner Program

By: Shauna White on 02/22/10 11:39

This morning, BioServe Biotechnologies announced that they have completed validation testing of the Oragene/saliva collection kits and have joined DNA Genotek's Partner ...

Hunting for Cancer Genes with DNA from Saliva

By: Shauna White on 02/09/10 12:57

Every day, it seems, scientists learn something new about how our genes work. One fascinating area of research involves understanding the role of our genes in the initiation, ...

Spotlight on DNA Genotek's Newest Partners

By: Shauna White on 02/04/10 9:46

In November of 2009, DNA Genotek announced their new global partner program. The program is designed to help partners scale and differentiate themselves in the genomics ...

Lifestyle Management, Weight Loss and Genetics

By: Shauna White on 01/25/10 13:10

January is the most popular time of year for people to go on a diet or join a gym. Why? Because 'lose weight' is the most popular new year's resolution for both women and men ...

Has DNA Collection Gone to the Dogs?

By: Shauna White on 01/19/10 10:21

If you're a regular follower of DNA Genotek, you likely know that we are active participants in a variety of DNA collection events to support disease research. You might be ...

Introducing Performagene•LIVESTOCK -- DNA Genotek's Newest Product

By: Shauna White on 01/11/10 10:33

At the 2010 Plant and Animal Genome Conference in San Diego, DNA Genotek officially launched our newest sample collection product called ...

Saliva-based DNA Collection Solves a Tropical Disease Mystery

By: Shauna White on 12/15/09 10:14

DNA Genotek recently announced that an international team of researchers used the Oragene product to investigate a genetic link to podoconiosis, a neglected tropical disease. ...

Eye Opening Opportunities for DNA Collection

By: Shauna White on 12/08/09 10:02

Earlier this year, one of our customers took advantage of a unique opportunity and turned it into a successful DNA collection event. Without advance planning, this customer ...