Mt-DNA Mitochondrial DNA Test

The MtDNA test takes a segment of your MtDNA (mitochondrial DNA) and compares it with other tested individuals to determine whether there is a common maternal line. MtDNA is a special type of DNA for the following reasons:

• It is found in the mitochondria of the cell and not the cell nucleus;
• It is handed down from mother to her children; both male and female
• Males have MtDNA in their cells inherited from their mother but do not pass it to their children, only females do so.
• MtDNA is rarely subject to mutation and is not affected by heat or other environmental changes

Our analysts will take the MtDNA and specifically map out you X-SV profiles to determine whether the sequence of these profiles is similar enough to conclude a positive result. Should they be similar enough, then the tested individual share the same maternal line. The test will not, however, tell you how close or how distant the relationship is, neither the exact nature of the relationship (aunt, grandparent etc).

homeDNAdirect US offer the MtDNA test for just $399.00 and you can expect to receive your results in just 19-21 business days.

Order your test now and discover whether you share a maternal line.

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