Mitochondrial DNA
Trace familial inheritance in highly challenging samples
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is inherited through the maternal line and is incredibly robust, making it ideal for highly degraded or aged samples such as bones, teeth, and rootless hair shafts. DNA Labs International uses next generation sequencing to analyze the entire mitochondrial genome to provide the most information possible.
When nuclear DNA isn’t available, mtDNA can still provide a valuable genetic link. Our lab brings extensive experience and precise analysis to every mtDNA case we handle.
mtDNA testing is especially useful for:
- Identifying missing persons
- Historical or cold case analysis
- Kinship and lineage testing
- Degraded evidence, bones, and rootless hair shafts
- Guiding FIGG reseach
- Full mitochondrial genome analysis for maximum information.