The History of DNA Testing

If you've ever wondered what came between the discovery of eye color inheritance and paternity testing, you will want to follow the history of DNA testing in this flash media presentation created by DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC).

With simple explanations of complex discoveries ranging from Gregor Mendel's discovery of genetics to the most reliable DNA testing today, this interactive presentation is a great guide to the history of DNA testing for students and science enthusiasts of all ages.

You can follow along with history, each decade at a time from the 1890s to the present, and read about famous paternity cases involving high-profile cases like inheritance claims that called for DNA testing.

One such case involves Larry Hillblom, co-founder of a large shipping company, who died in a tragic plane crash in 1995. Women from several countries claimed that Hillblom had fathered their children, and made claims on his estate, estimated to be worth $90 million. Part of the estate was eventually awarded to 4 of his biological children, as proven by DNA testing.

There are many more famous cases in the presentation, including the recent paternity testing case involving the famous actress/model Anna Nicole Smith.

The History of DNA Testing flash media presentation shouldn't be missed with outstanding pictures and an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand format. You'll appreciate the exciting progress that science has taken with DNA, and the well-known cases DNA testing is used in today.