Justin Bieber may still take the Paternity Test

Posted on | November 23, 2011 | No Comments

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is in trouble these days. A paternity test lawsuit was filed by a girl named Mariah Yeater filed last week, claiming that a long-tryst between the two lead to the birth of her 4 month old child. Even though the lawsuit has been dismissed, yet Justin might take the paternity test. This test will be undertaken by Justin to prove his fans that he is not the father of the child.

A fortnight ago, Yeater, age 20 had filed a lawsuit against Bieber demanding child support. She alleged that she was a huge fan of Bieber and had met him during October in Los Angeles at the backstage of his concert. She also stated that they both were mutually attracted and Justin pursued her to meet him alone. But Justin dismissed her claims and stated that he never met her.

He is inclined towards adopting the paternity test to prove that he has nothing to do with the birth of Yeater’s 4 month old son. But his lawyers have also made it clear that if Bieber is not the father, then he would file a case against Yeater for ruining his public image.

Even though, the lawsuit is apparently dismissed, yet Justin has to face public wrath, which can ruin his ’sweet, teen idol’ image. At the same time the death threats are worrying Bieber and his associates. Therefore, there is a speculation that Bieber may go in for a paternity test to prove his innocence to his fans.

The paternity test is based on DNA testing that uses genetic fingerprinting to know if a biological relationship of parent-child exists between two people. This paternity test would be used as a genetic tool to prove whether Bieber is the father of the child. This genetic testing is the most reliable method to determine whether Bieber is the father of Yeater’s child. In case, the test proves Bieber to be the father, then the teen pop sensation might have need to provide alimony.

Meanwhile, Chicago based paternity lawyer Jeffrey Leving is reviewing his strategies to protect his client Justin Bieber and is threatening a legal action against Yeater. He is also trying that a judge orders a DNA test so that the test’s reliability is ensured. But right now, Justin or any of his team members have refused to comment on this issue. It appears that Justin’s silence will do all the talking. His fans are dying to know what will happen next!

Paternity Testing while Pregnant

Posted on | November 16, 2011 | No Comments

Paternity testing while pregnant is not unusual but we shall here distinguish between different method as they can be divided into two categorie- the invasive and the non-invasive types.  You will confirm your pregnancy far earlier than you can carry out the prenatal test. A home pregnancy test will confirm the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin, HCG. Because all prenatal paternity tests must be done after a given number of weeks, a pregnancy calculator can really help you determine how far you are in your pregnancy.

There are 3 main methods in which a sample of the unborn child’s DNA can be collected but these methods differ significantly. The main method of differentiation, always within the context of establishing paternity, is that a pregnancy DNA test can be either invasive and entail certain risks or else it can be totally safe for the expectant mother and child.

Non Invasive methods of Paternity Testing while pregnant

It is only recently that non invasive DNA prenatal paternity tests have been made available to people around the world. Research had been under way for many years but several challenges where found. Because of the exchange of nutrients and supply of blood between the mother and the baby she is carrying, the baby’s DNA naturally finds its way in the mother’s blood. The process of extracting the child’s DNA from the maternal blood has been a huge but successful challenge. This basically means being able to carry out a prenatal paternity test using just a sample of maternal blood taken via a medical blood draw generally from the arm – incredible but true, scientifically validated and highly accurate. Of course for this paternity test during pregnancy you will also need a sample from the alleged father.

There is also the option of waiting till birth and carrying out the paternity test then.

Invasive methods of Paternity Testing during Pregnancy

Invasive prenatal paternity testing methods chosen depend on the trimester or stage of pregnancy you are in. Both tests are carried out by a specialist and fetal DNA samples are extracted directly from the mother’s womb from close proximity to the baby.

Amniocentesis and CVS are the two methods used- these tests might ring a bell with most pregnant mothers as they are often used as diagnostic tests to confirm whether the unborn baby will suffer from any genetic disorders such as Down’s syndrome. This DNA testing during pregnancy to detect genetic abnormalities is avoided in some countries as it is somewhat unethical and taboo to carry out such tests as couples and expectant mothers may choose to abort babies that could be born handicapped.

Both these tests enable getting samples of the child’s DNA. The type of sample collected is different as the tests are carried out depending on the stage you are in your pregnancy. If amniocentesis is used, then the sample taken is one of amniotic fluid. CVS on the hand, involved collecting a sample of the finger-like protrusions along the wall of the womb known as chorionic villi.

What is the Difference between Baby Gender Testing with Blood and with Urine?

Posted on | October 13, 2011 | No Comments

The following table summarizes the most salient differences between a baby gender test using blood and that using urine. This will help you instantly grasp how the two tests vary and also enable you to make an informed choice. It is important to keep in mind that accurate urine testing for baby gender should be a DNA test carried out in a laboratory.

	Urine-based test	Blood Based Test	Non Laboratory Tested home tests
Sample Type	50-100ml Urine	Blood, finger prick, blood draw	Urine Sample
Accuracy of test	99% accurate	80%-95% accurate (as claimed)	<80%
Turnaround Time	3-10 working days (incl. express option)	Varies between 3-10 working days (incl. express option)	Few minutes
Time at which you carry test	9th week of pregnancy	9th weeks of pregnancy	10 weeks

Maternal Urine to Determine the Sex of Baby

It makes sense to discuss this more accurate method for determining baby gender. It has several advantages over other methods, including accuracy and easy of sampling. Fetal DNA fragments get flushed out with the mother’s urine. It is important to note that the DNA is not whole and coiled as it is when found in the cell nucleus but it is simply in small pieces. These pieces are enough for scientists to use a technique known as PCR, Polymerase Chain Reaction, to analyze short pieces of DNA. Males have 23 pairs of XY chromosomes and females have 23 pairs of XX chromosomes. Only males have Y chromosomes, therefore, it is clear that if Y chromosome fragments are found in the urine the expectant mother will have a baby boy. If there is no Y chromosome present, then the baby will be girl. This DNA test cannot be earlier than the 9^th week of pregnancy.

How do I know how many weeks pregnancy am I?

You can establish how many weeks pregnant you are by using a pregnancy calculator. You simply input the date of your last menstrual period and you get your due date and your likely conception date. Pregnancy calculators are of course based on estimates – something which is important to keep in mind. Also, it is unlikely that your due date is actually in any way precise, it will most likely be a few days off. Whichever the case, baby gender testing with urine will require a fair idea of how advanced in the pregnancy you are or you may risk an inconclusive result.

Pregnancy Calculators: What are they?

Posted on | October 12, 2011 | 2 Comments

Pregnancy calculators are there to help you know how long you have been pregnant. A pregnancy calculator will need to input the first day of your last menstrual period or LMF. Once you have done this the calculator will draw up the following information for you:

• When conception occurred
• The end of your first trimester
• The end of the second trimester
• The estimated due date.

Pregnancy calculators are not infallible- this is not because of the science behind these calculators or anything to do with the way they make their calculations, it is simply because births and babies can be very unpredictable. It is to begin with very difficult to know the exact date on conception, and even should you happened to know your calendar and dates on which you had intercourse, you might also know that a sperms cell can fertilize the ovum a few days after coitus (sexual intercourse) has occurred.

What are the assumptions of the pregnancy calculator?

The first assumption of a pregnancy calculator is that a pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. This is actually a very rough estimate and a normally pregnancy can actually last a week or two less or in unusual cases a week or two more. This is not to mention very premature births at 7 or 6 months. We can thus say that gestational age commencing from the first day of the last menstrual period is not an accurate science.

Calculating gestational age from the last menstrual period also assumes that conception took place two week after the LMP. Ovulation dates cannot be precisely known. A more scientific prenatal assessment of gestational age involves fetal biometric measurements are often employed to measure gestational age in ultrasonography. These also help determine fetal age and the estimated date of delivery (EDD). Pregnancy calculators can however, be used earlier and are provided online for free.

So how long does a pregnancy last?

Well months can be of two types:

• Calendar months – months as shown on the calendar (30 or 31 days)
• Lunar months – (28 days)

Most pregnancy calculations use lunar months rather than calendar months. A pregnancy will last 40 lunar months. In other words, every 28 days you have progressed by 1 month in your pregnancy. The total number of months for a normal pregnancy would thus be 10 lunar months. Hopefully, these elucidations will help you and your partners understand better how pregnancy calculators work.

Ancestry, Genealogy and Family Trees

Posted on | August 25, 2011 | No Comments

When researching your family tree there is a great deal of semantics used to distinguish between many aspects of what you are doing. Thus, is it ancestry or genealogy you are carrying out? The answer to that is simple, but it indicates how semantics can cloak the real aspects of what you are trying to achieve – even though it might be necessary sometimes.

Genealogy is the name given to the study of ancestry just like criminology is the study of crime. Your ancestry is your origins in terms of those responsible for your existence down the ages, while genealogy is the study of these ancestors, or researching who they were.

Genealogy Research: Your Paternal and Maternal Ancestry

Genealogy definitions tend to come in twos, and two others are maternal and paternal ancestry – the former referring to your mother’s side of your family and the latter to your father’s side. When studying the genealogy of their family, most people will initially focus on their maternal or their paternal ancestry, but not both at the same time.

Then we come to the ancestors and relatives themselves. Direct ancestors are those ultimately responsible for your birth: had they not existed, then neither would you have existed. If your great-great grandfather had married another women your parents might still have had a child, but it wouldn’t have been you – and they might not have been married to each other because either your mother or your father wouldn’t have existed either, depending on whether your great-great-grandfather was maternal or paternal. Confused yet?

Those ancestors that are not direct could technically not be described as ancestors. Thus, while your aunt is a relative, she is not an ancestor. Therefore, those in your ancestor’s family that were not responsible for your existence are referred to as ‘collateral relatives’. They are related to you, but sideways, or laterally, and you would still be here even if they had not been born.

Then we have direct and indirect sources you can use to determine your ancestry in genealogy. Direct sources state where you were at a specific time and place, or state something definite, such as that you were born. Thus, a birth certificate is a direct source, indicating that you were definitely born and who your parents were. A death certificate is a direct source proving your death and an indirect source for your birth because you would have to have been born to have died! Indirect sources include driving licenses, marriage certificates and other documents proving your existence, though the marriage is a direct source for you being married. Still not confused? There are also ancestry tests available that help discover your ancient ancestors taking you back thousands of years.

Ancestry testing has been used in  countless cases involving famous people, including the bodies of the Russian Imperial family, the Romanovs, Hitler, Jefferson and others. There are many terms specific to ancestry which you will encounter if you are considering doing a DNA testing and you might want to read more on ancestry DNA testing terminology.

Ancestry and Genealogy: Doing Offline Research

You can research your ancestry either online or offline – again two options. Among offline sources for ancestry research are registration offices holding records of births, marriages and deaths. Others include court records, parish records, electoral rolls and school records. Online sources are increasing steadily, and census records are now available online, going back to when they started in some countries (1790 in the case of the USA and 1841 for the UK). Most other records available offline are also available online.

Although semantics figure prominently in defining genealogy and semantics, and how you carry out your family research, most people don’t bother about it – even if they are confused, all they are interested in is the fun they have doing it, and the end result when they have built their family tree - ancestry or genealogy, they don’t care!

How to go about Paternity Testing in Australia

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | 2 Comments

There is nothing usual about doing a paternity test; but how to go about paternity testing in Australia? There are so many companies offering these DNA tests that sometimes making your choice is rather overwhelming, especially if you know little of nothing about paternity DNA tests.

You might first want to begin online; browse a few of the more reputable companies and get them to contact you so as to have all your questions answered.

You will first need to decide whether you need a simple at home paternity test or legal DNA testing. DNA testing in Australia used for legal purposes must follow an entirely different method of sample collection and verification. First and foremost, for a legal test, the laboratory must be ISO 17025 or NATA accredited. Secondly, unlike in a home DNA test, you cannot collect you own DNA samples. A neutral third party will be appointed to collect the samples and also to verify who those samples came from.

All people taking part in the test must present copies of a chosen form of identification alongside photo copies of those forms of identification which need to be signed by the third person taking the samples as to confirm that the right people have taken part in the test.  A copy of the paternity test results is then sent to a notary who must sign it. This is, give or take, the procedure for genetic testing in Australia for legal purposes.

A few more details will be added by whomever you decide will carry out your test. For more information on DNA testing in Au why not contact easyDNA Au?

Home testing is much simpler, a kit is sent to your chosen address. Inside the kit you find swabs. You follow the instructions on sample collection, fill in some paper work and send the samples back for DNA analysis. To know more about how to go about paternity testing in Australia, why not contact easyDNA Au?

The DNA Test result

Posted on | April 5, 2011 | 1 Comment

Your DNA test result will have significant bearing on your life and in the choices you make thereafter. Many times for simplicity’s sake, the report is presented on a single page although some companies may give 8 page long documents which a lot of added information which is not of particular use.

Your paternity test result will show you all the genetic loci tested. Often 15 loci are located on the DNA profile of the father and the child. This is the standard accepted number of loci for accurate paternity test results. Testing less is not enough to provide you with accurate results.

For each locus tested, there will be two numbers shown on the DNA test result. These are essentially alleles and we inherit the alleles from our biological father and mother. If a genetic locus has alleles 2 and 8 for the child and the alleged father has alleles 8, 14- this means that the child inherited the 8 from the father and the 2 from the mother.

For an inclusion of paternity all genetic markers between alleged father and child will need to match. If the tested father is the biological father of the child, the paternity test result will state “the alleged father (often the name of the man is included) can be included as the biological father of the child”. If the tested man turns out not to share genetic loci with the child he will be excluded as the biological father; the result will read “the tested man is excluded as the biological father of the child”.

For an inclusion of paternity: the DNA test results will show an inclusion of 99.99% if the mother’s DNA samples are tested; if the mother’s DNA samples have not been tested, the results will still show a percentage inclusion of 99.9%.

The exclusion of paternity in cases where the tested man is not the biological father is always of 100%.

Your DNA test result will help you find closure and take decisions which are informed and base upon scientific evidence.

Paternity Testing in Bangladesh

Posted on | March 17, 2011 | No Comments

easyDNA now offers paternity testing services to Bangladesh. There are several tests available including relationship DNA tests, paternity tests and DNA testing with forensic DNA samples.

Chances are that the test you will need is a DNA paternity test. This test is by far the most accurate test when one wishes to determine the paternity of a child. The test can be done for peace of mind or for legal purposes; depending on your circumstances and what you need to do with the results, easyDNA Philippines can advise you regarding the test you will require.

In instances in which the alleged father is not available for the test there are other tests that can be done. Testing the father’s parents with their grandchildren is a good way of knowing whether the father of the grandchild is the real biological father of that child. Siblings can do a sibling test, an X chromosome test or a Y chromosome test to know whether they share the same father; which of these three tests to choose depends on the sex of the people taking part.

Aunt/ uncle testing with their niece or nephew are also possible as is testing with forensic samples such as finger nails, blood, semen or hairs.

You are now able to have the paternity testing service in the Philippines, with DNA testing in an accredited lab.

Australia: Court approves boy of 6 to do Sibling DNA Test to establish Paternity

Posted on | February 17, 2011 | No Comments

A boy and his mother took matters to the Supreme Court in order to get a court order for a DNA test with the boy’s alleged half sister in what is referred to as a siblings DNA test. Paternity testing is often used in legal cases to clarify paternity disputes. The following case is somewhat interesting because it involves a child of just 6 years of age wishing to prove he is the biological son of his deceased father.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons as prescribed in the Family Relationships Act of 1975 wants to lay claim to his deceased father’s estate. If he is proved to be the biological son, this is his legal right but he will require proving it by doing a DNA test with the deceased’s only known daughter and sole heir to his estate. Luckily, since the father is deceased and a paternity test is made difficult as it would reuire an exhumation, relationship DNA testing can be carried out.

The daughter does not acknowledge her father has any other children but herself and has yet to file the necessary documents with the court. Essentially, she has refused a DNA test claiming it would bring nothing to the case and could not conclusively prove them sharing the same father.

DNA testing is often used in courts under such circumstances and having people refuse to the DNA test is rather unusual. Judge Lunn has stated how such tests and the method for sample collection are so simple that cause absolutely no distress or inconvenience to the people involved in the test. Given this fact, there is rarely a valid reason for anyone to decline taking part in the test.

The case still requires further court cases. Sibling DNA testing can determine whether your are full sibling, half siblings or not siblings at all.

happy-new-year

Posted on | January 11, 2011 | No Comments

Much has gone on for easyDNA in 2010. We have expanded our businesses and gone into new ventures. We would like to take a few moments just to wish our clients, both present and future, a wonderful new year. We would also like to extent our greetings to our business associates and partners.

We hope to do even more in 2011 than we did in 2010. We will always aim at providing the best service possible to our clients- this we have strived to do with unfaltering attention. We will be going into new markets, offering new DNA tests and already have planned much so as to make the New Year a decidedly positive endeavor.

As with any New Year, we have hopes for new beginnings. We have taken on board all our customer feedback and will make sure that all operations are optimized in a way that not only meets but rather that supersedes our client’s expectations.

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