A new way of editing DNA could correct 89% of the errors in DNA that cause disease, say US scientists. The technology, called prime editing, has been described as a ‘genetic word processor’ as it can accurately re-write the genetic code. So far, it has been...
A UK family are the world’s only with two sets of twins where one is black and one is white. Twins Hayleigh and Lauren Durrant, 18, have different skin colours, as do their younger twin sisters Miya and Leah, 10. Two sets of twins with the same varied colouring make...
In order to determine the identity of the father of a baby, a prenatal paternity test (prenatal DNA test) can be undertaken during pregnancy. It is common for paternity tests to take place once the baby has been born but waiting until this moment can cause unnecessary...
Gender reveal parties are big business. Type the search term into the Internet and you’ll find an array of decorations, theme ideas and other pastel-coloured delights to ensure your party is a success. Even Pinterest has a whole section on how to plan a baby reveal...
It is now possible to establish the gender of an unborn baby just 8 weeks into a pregnancy. A simple blood sample is all that is needed. The non-invasive DNA test is quick, accurate and risk-free. AlphaBiolabs’ baby gender testing costs just £199 with results in 7...
It is possible to find out the identity of a baby’s father before birth with a prenatal paternity test. If there is any doubt over the paternity of a baby, DNA testing can confirm whether or not an individual is the child’s biological father while the mother is...
