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Genetic phasing is the process of figuring out from each parent which copy of a gene a person has gotten. This is important because many genetic traits and conditions are determined by the specific combination of genes that a person has inherited. By analyzing the genetic phase of a person’s genes, researchers and medical professionals can gain a better understanding of their genetic makeup and potential health risks.
Why DNA phasing is useful for genetic genealogy and admixture?
DNA phasing is useful for genetic genealogy because it allows researchers to determine the specific combination of genetic material that an individual has inherited from their parents. This can help them to trace the inheritance of specific genetic traits or conditions within a family and gain a better understanding of their genetic ancestry. By analyzing the phase of an individual’s DNA, researchers can also identify potential health risks and make more accurate predictions about the likelihood of certain diseases or disorders occurring in future generations.
Nature is smart: DNA Recombination
Phasing tries to separate each strand of your DNA that was joined during the DNA recombination. DNA recombination is the process by which genetic material from two different sources is combined to create a new, unique DNA sequence. This can happen naturally through processes such as sexual reproduction, or it can be induced artificially in a laboratory setting. In sexual reproduction, DNA recombination occurs during meiosis, the process by which reproductive cells are formed. This allows each parent to contribute half of their genetic material to their offspring, resulting in a unique combination of genetic traits. In a laboratory setting, DNA recombination can be used to create genetically modified organisms or to study the effects of different combinations of genetic material.
How DNA phasing works?
To phase your DNA, you would need to have your genome sequenced and then use specialized software to analyze the data and determine which copy of each gene you have inherited from each of your parents. This process can be complex and is usually done by trained geneticists or other medical professionals.
DNA Genics can phase your DNA
Phasing your results will give you two files, one from your mother and the other from your father. Each file will have the same number of SNPs, but each SNP’s genotype is from your parent.
We can’t tell which side is which when phasing is done without parents. If we phase your DNA against, at least one parent, you will receive two files named “father” and “mother.”
Note: The phasing process is only performed for the chromosomes 1-22
Important: Each file only contains 50% of each parent, so you still need to test your parents to get their full DNA.
These files are useful for genetic genealogy and some admixture analysis.
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