Research
Fragment Analysis with a Genetic Analyzer
Real-Time PCR (Quantitative PCR)
Informational videos
Generating Forensic DNA Profiles (by Dr. Dan Krane)
Forensic DNA Mixups (by Dr. Greg Hampikian)
Forensic DNA & DNA Databases (by Dr. John Butler)
Behind the closed door: Kanthaswamy DNA Lab (KDL)
Human genetic identification, family, and ancestry analysis
Using the expanded CODIS markers, we offer human identification testing (matching known human samples to another human sample), family testing (paternity/maternity testing, relatedness analysis), and limited ancestry analysis using major United States populations as references. These analyses can be customized to the client’s needs.
Genetic testing for macaque and other non-human primates (NHPs)
- Regional Origin and Ancestry (48 SNP genotyping assay)
Animal models of different ancestry and geographic regions can have genetic differences. These differences can cause varying responses to experimental factors and confounding study results. This test determines the geographic origin of rhesus and cynomolgus macaques. - Hybridization (48 SNP genotyping assay)
Admixed ancestry can occur if animals are derived from hybrid zones. For example, rhesus (Macaca mulatta) and cynomolgus macaques (M. fascicularis) originating from Indochina may exhibit varying degrees of rhesus and cynomolgus heritage because of hybridization between these species. There is also inadvertent interspecific breeding of animals in captivity. Being of intermediate composition, admixed animals may respond very differently to experimentation. Our test estimates the percentage of the genome attributable to each species. - Chinese/Indian Rhesus Ancestry Testing (96 SNP genotyping assay)
As there is a great degree of differentiation between Chinese and Indian rhesus macaques, this test can report the ancestry proportion of each in rhesus macaques. - Genetic management of captive rhesus and cynomolgus macaque colonies
We can infer the population structure of rhesus and cynomolgus macaques for colony genetic management. We pedigree and kinship analyses based on STR or SNP-based parentage testing. - Pigtail Genetic Testing (96 SNP genotyping assay)
We can also infer the population structure of pigtail macaques for colony genetic management. - Pedigree analysis
We perform pedigree analyses for maintaining colony genetic diversity and for determining the heritability mechanisms of genetic diseases
