Forensic Services

Our multiple forensic services can support analysis and matching of DNA to our extensive genealogy database providing answers faster.

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Our multiple forensic services can support analysis and matching of DNA to our extensive genealogy database providing answers faster.

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Forensics at Gene by Gene

Our forensic services allow us to extract & analyze DNA samples from single and mixed sources.

We offer a wide range of forensic arrays, file reformatting, genome sequencing, and more.

Who We Provide Services For

Our Gene By Gene laboratory and our FamilyTreeDNA database can provide forensic genealogy services to Law Enforcement Agencies, District Attorney’s officers and Medical Examiners to support their investigative process.

For further information about FamilyTreeDNA’s Law Enforcement Guidelines, visit here.

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Why Gene By Gene?

Gene By Gene is the only company in this space that includes all of the following:

  • We are a trusted partner with law enforcement agencies including homicide squads, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies
  • Our services are end-to-end with our In-house lab for processing extracted DNA
  • We are leaders in setting best practices for this evolving science

What we do

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Forensic Array: Single Source

We analyze single source DNA sample.

The forensic microarray can be used with DNA extracted from sample sources such as blood, saliva, semen and tissue (non-FFPE). Using our customized Screening Array to generate a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) profile for use in Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG).

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Forensic Array: Mixed Source

We analyze mixed source DNA samples to our extensive database.

It may be possible to run a forensic array on a mixed source DNA sample if a reference sample can be provided. Using two sources, it's possible to reconstruct a SNP profile of the second DNA source.

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Forensic Genome Sequencing

We can use our sequencing techniques to extract low quantities or poor quality DNA.

Samples that are not candidates for the forensic array due to low quantities or poor quality may be analyzed using whole genome sequencing.

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Reference Testing

Confirm relationships using the Forensic Array.

Reference testing is used to test potential family members of individuals identified using the Forensic Array to confirm relationships. Informed consent from the tester is required.

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Forensic Investigative Genetic Search & Analysis

Revolutionary forensic search and analysis through Othram.

Gene by Gene has partnered with Othram as our provider for forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) search and analysis. FIGG analysts will be able to leverage Othram’s forensic search algorithms and analysis tools, to maximize sensitivity in detecting genetic matches to forensic samples.

For FIGG database search services, please contact Othram via email (solve@othram.com) or phone (832) 906-4247.

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For FIGG database search services, please contact Othram via email (solve@othram.com) or phone (832) 906-4247.