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Family Relationship DNA testing in different cases

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DNA testing plays an important role in confirming or identifying various biological family relationships. Now, you can easily get the truth about whether your relationship is real or not. Apart from paternity testing which is very common, there are other various types of family DNA testing: ·          Avuncular testing This testing is considered a good option if the only persons are available for testing the alleged father’s siblings. The avuncular testing involves the testing of a child’s paternal uncle or paternal aunt and including the mother in this testing is recommended because of the more strengthening of the genetic evidence.   ·          Sibling testing This type of DNA involves the two or more people who potentially share the same biological one or both parents. It is strongly recommended that if the mother(s) are known or can be tested then it will strengthen the DNA results. This test is very common, search as “ Sibling DNA test near me ” and you will find lots of

Uses of Ultrasound in Prenatal Trimester Tests

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 The ultrasound scan test uses high-frequency sound waves which are used to take pictures of internal organs. In screening prenatal tests, the doctor uses ultrasound to check the normal fetal growth. The ultrasound is done at various times of pregnancy as follows:    1st trimester The first fetal ultrasound is usually done within the first three months of pregnancy. Here, doctors use ultrasound to check various things such as the embryo is developing inside the womb instead of the fallopian tube, the number of embryos, calculate the gestational age, and the baby’s due date.   2nd trimester In this trimester period (18-20 weeks of pregnancy), the ultrasound is used to check the development of fetal structures such as limbs, spine, brain, and internal organs. Doctors also check the size and location of the placenta. Parents can know the sex of the baby if they wish to know.   3rd trimester Ultrasound after 30 weeks is used to check that the baby is growing at a normal rate. Doctors