{"id":5931,"date":"2024-12-10T19:19:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T19:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/regtechafrica.com\/healthcare\/?p=5931"},"modified":"2024-12-10T19:19:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T19:19:18","slug":"nigeria-firm-launches-tech-powered-dna-testing-to-combat-paternity-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/regtechafrica.com\/healthcare\/nigeria-firm-launches-tech-powered-dna-testing-to-combat-paternity-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria: Firm Launches Tech-Powered DNA Testing to Combat Paternity Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dr. Paul Faduola<\/strong>, a renowned cytogeneticist and clinical embryologist, has revealed that advancements in technology have now made it possible to achieve <strong>99.99% accuracy<\/strong> in paternity testing. This breakthrough comes as <strong>paternity fraud<\/strong>emerges as a growing concern in Nigeria, where reports increasingly reveal that many children have been falsely attributed to men who are not their biological fathers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)<\/strong>, the molecule responsible for carrying genetic information in organisms, plays a crucial role in identifying biological relationships. The DNA structure is composed of two intertwined strands, forming a twisted ladder shape known as a <strong>double helix<\/strong>, according to the <strong>National Human Genome Institute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent launch event, <strong>OncoGenomics<\/strong>, a molecular diagnostic center, introduced an advanced <strong>paternity testing service<\/strong> powered by <strong>Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)<\/strong> technology. Dr. Faduola, who is also the Managing Director of OncoGenomics, highlighted how this innovation would significantly enhance healthcare delivery in Nigeria, particularly in DNA-related services.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Faduola explained that NGS surpasses traditional <strong>Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)<\/strong> methods, which analyze a limited number of genetic markers. In contrast, NGS examines thousands of genetic markers, ensuring a <strong>paternity probability<\/strong>exceeding <strong>99.99%<\/strong>. This makes NGS particularly effective in handling degraded DNA, low-quality samples, and cases involving close relatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it\u2019s degraded DNA, low-quality samples, or resolving disputes involving close relatives, NGS technology outperforms all previous methods,\u201d said Dr. Faduola. \u201cThis technology is ideal for Nigeria\u2019s diverse needs, ranging from family reconciliation to legal cases.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its accuracy, NGS also offers the advantage of <strong>faster results<\/strong>, eliminating the need to send samples abroad. This not only reduces delays but also helps avoid the high costs associated with foreign testing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy conducting tests locally using NGS, we are able to provide faster, more reliable results while maintaining the highest standards of quality,\u201d Dr. Faduola explained. \u201cThis also eliminates the substantial costs of shipping samples abroad, and the savings are reinvested within the country. We\u2019re committed to making this service more accessible to Nigerians, ensuring it\u2019s both affordable and secure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the CE method, which uses only <strong>15 to 23 markers<\/strong>, NGS analyzes nearly <strong>1,000 markers<\/strong>, significantly improving the accuracy and reliability of results. Dr. Faduola elaborated, saying, \u201cIn CE, results are based on just a few markers, leaving room for inaccuracies. In contrast, NGS evaluates up to a thousand markers, ensuring a more precise result and eliminating any ambiguity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The launch of NGS-powered paternity testing represents a major milestone in Nigeria\u2019s healthcare sector. Dr. Faduola remarked, \u201cToday, we proudly unveil Nigeria\u2019s first paternity testing service powered by NGS technology. With this groundbreaking innovation, we are not only setting new standards for accuracy and reliability but also providing Nigerians with access to world-class paternity services right here at home.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Paul Faduola, a renowned cytogeneticist and clinical embryologist, has revealed that advancements in technology have now made it possible to achieve 99.99% accuracy in paternity testing. 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