Released on: October 30, 2008, 3:09 am

Press Release Author: Lieca Villarreal

Industry: Biotech

Press Release Summary: Bio-Synthesis, Inc. begins Mitochondrial DNA Testing or
MtDNA, making it one of only a handful of labs to perfect the technology. MtDNA
Testing allows Forensic scientist to get a profile from samples that are old or
possibly damaged, where the usual technique may not be effective.


Press Release Body: Recently Bio-Synthesis, Inc. has begun Mitochondrial or MtDNA
Testing making it one of only 4 labs in the United States who have perfected the
technology and offer it commercially. This expansion has allowed for more varied
test options and opens the door to new industries that may benefit from MtDNA
Testing.

MtDNA is the preferred method of sampling used by forensic scientists around the
world. MtDNA is extremely abundant. In any human cell, you can expect to find
hundreds of copies of MtDNA, and only two copies of the DNA in the nucleus.

MtDNA is a resilient source of DNA that can be extracted from hair, bones and teeth.
It is passed from generation to generation along the maternal lineage. Although
MtDNA cannot prove paternity, it can do much more in regards to maternity. This
inheritance pattern enables the use of a vast array of potential maternal relatives
as comparison standards in a case. There is no change in MtDNA from parent to
offspring. Since MtDNA is found in old to ancient remains, MtDNA profiles can be
traced to tens of thousands of years ago. This allows researchers to make forensic
comparisons between a maternal reference sample and an unknown, even though several
generations may separate the samples. MtDNA has proven to be extremely effective in
determining maternal lineage and even maternally related Siblingship.

At the same time, MtDNA can be extremely valuable to investigations of unsolved
cases. Forensic laboratories use MtDNA to exclude possible matches between missing
persons and unidentified remains. This is extremely useful in circumstances
involving compromised DNA samples such as: mass disasters, missing person's
investigations, or cases involved limited samples of questionable quality.

This new technology will be explored for further uses including genetic disorders
that are maternally related. New studies show that many dieses that are maternally
linked actually are part of the MtDNA strand. "While this new technology has
offered its benefits for Forensic science we also hope to apply it to the medical
field." says CEO, Miguel Castro.

MtDNA is the latest technology to emerge from the DNA testing field in 10 years.
The DNA Identity Testing Laboratory at Bio-Synthesis, Inc. (BSI) is currently
sequencing MtDNA samples for maternal lineage and criminal investigations. BSI is
headquartered in Lewisville, Texas is the global leader in DNA testing including,
Paternity, Maternity, Siblingship, Avuncularity, Grandparentage, and Forensic
Samples, Private and Legal Cases since 1995. For more information, please contact
BSI at 1-800-227-0627 or visit our website at www.800dnaexam.com.


Web Site: http://www.800dnaexam.com

Contact Details: site_owner: Lieca Villarreal
address: 612 E. Main Street
city: Lewisville
state: TX
country: USA
postal_code: 75057
phone_number: (972) 420-8505
Fax Number (972) 420-0442