Knowledge of DNA and animal health
Practical guidance and clear, balanced explanations of what DNA can—and cannot—tell you about your animal.
HealthLatest articleCarrier or Sick? How to understand the animal's DNA resultCarrier status, variant copies and disease are not the same. This guide will help you read the findings before drawing a conclusion about the animal's health.Read the article →
BreedMixed breed dog: How to interpret the breed compositionA breed result is a calculation of genetic similarity, not a finished family history. This is how you distinguish clear main features from shares that require more caution.
About DNAFive Important Things a DNA Result Can't Tell YouA good DNA result shows both findings and limitations. Here are five conclusions you shouldn't jump to, and what you can use the information for instead.
TutorialHow to take a good DNA sample of your animal at homeGood sample collection starts before you open the kit. This checklist helps you prepare, collect and return the sample, with the kit instructions as your guide.