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      Oh, the places you’ll go…to collect saliva samples

      Around the world, genetic research continues to highlight new discoveries. Many of these discoveries...
      Katherine Lawless Oct 01, 2019

      Do you need an FDA cleared DNA collection device for your laboratory developed genetic test (LDT)?

      If you are developing a genetic test that provides diagnostic information as part of a laboratory de...
      Kathleen Weber Sep 18, 2019

      The Mito-FIND project: Unlocking the secrets to mitochondrial disease with DNA from saliva

      “Mitochondria are essential for life. Mitochondrial diseases interfere with the body’s ability to ma...
      Katherine Lawless Aug 16, 2019

      Is genetic testing with saliva the best method for risk-based breast cancer screening?

      For decades, breast cancer prevention programs followed the traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach...
      Katherine Lawless Aug 07, 2019

      The art of innovation: How DNA Genotek delivers game-changing products and services

      As a reader of The Genetic Link blog, you are likely aware that DNA Genotek (and our sister companie...
      Shauna White Jul 16, 2019

      Air pollution and cognitive dysfunction: uncovering the TRAP

      When you are on your morning commute to work, whether you drive or ride the bus, you might not reali...
      Katherine Lawless Jul 12, 2019

      Is the speed gene the key to athletic performance? The answer is only a spit away

      It is widely accepted that genetic factors are strongly linked with athletic performance.[1] After r...
      Katherine Lawless Jun 19, 2019

      Saliva as a sample type for genomic applications

      This week, I interviewed Scott Rabuka, Director of the Genomics Program at DNA Genotek for our podca...
      Shauna White Jun 07, 2019

      DNA saliva kits or traditional blood collection: which is more cost effective?

      Many researchers have asked the question: can saliva replace blood for DNA collection and analysis? ...
      Scott Rabuka May 22, 2019

      Urine as a liquid biopsy for cancer detection – Could yellow be the new red?

      I recently had the opportunity to visit our new sister company, Novosanis+ in Antwerp, Belgium, to t...
      Kerry Chatburn Apr 24, 2019

      Vitamin D deficiency: the new link to type 2 diabetes mellitus in United Arab Emirates

      “Diabetes is the fastest growing debilitating disease in the world”. - Dr. Al-Anouti and Dr. Al-Safa...
      Katherine Lawless Apr 11, 2019

      Genome-wide DNA methylation comparison: Brain tissue vs. blood, saliva and buccal cells

      DNA methylation (DNAm) has become increasingly widespread in the study of psychiatric disorders.[1] ...
      Katherine Lawless Apr 03, 2019

      Considering adding microbiome to your research? Thoughts from Dr. Dan Knights

      UPDATE: On May 12, 2020, CoreBiome rebranded as Diversigen Inc. We recently introduced readers of Th...
      Shauna White Mar 27, 2019

      Celebrating influential women in genetics - International women's day

      Throughout history, women have influenced and shaped our views and knowledge of science from all dis...
      Katherine Lawless Mar 08, 2019

      Is whole genome sequencing the new first-line test for children with genetic diseases?

      Congenital anomalies and genetic disorders are the leading cause of death in children less than ten ...
      Katherine Lawless Feb 19, 2019

      Oral swabs for pharmacogenomics: A comparative study of DNA quality and performance

      Pharmacogenomics is a growing field that tailors dosage and drug choices based on patient genetic pr...
      Katherine Lawless Feb 05, 2019

      8 facts most people don’t know about DNA from saliva

      Since the launch of this blog, The Genetic Link, in 2009, we have published numerous articles, inter...
      Scott Rabuka Feb 01, 2019

      DNA Genotek’s top 10 list for 2018

      Every year since 2009 we’ve picked our top 10 list for the year. People often ask, what does it take...
      Brian Smith Jan 21, 2019

      Exciting discoveries from Spit for Science & a sneak-peak at Spit for Science II

      Russell Schachar, MD, FRCP(C), gave an engaging and inspiring talk at the American Society of Human ...
      Erin Carpenter Jan 08, 2019

      Reproductive health and genetic testing: What sample types work best?

      In this blog, we want to discuss the various genetic testing options available with respect to ferti...
      Erin Carpenter Dec 05, 2018

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