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Brazilian court orders Ronaldo to take paternity test

2009-10-03T10:53:00.000-07:00

September 24, 2009
Article from: Agence France-Presse

DUAL World Cup winner Ronaldo has been ordered by a Brazilian court to take a DNA test to resolve a paternity dispute.
The demand was made after a Brazilian resident of Singapore claimed the three-time FIFA Footballer of the Year was the father of her four-year-old boy.

Speaking about her child 27-year-old Michele Umrazu said: “His hair, his eyes, his nose are the same as Ronaldo's.”

According to reports the woman had up to now believed her child's father was her ex-fiance, an American, but when he agreed to a paternity test it came back negative.

Michele Umrazu's mother told 'Quem' magazine that her daughter and Ronaldo had first met at the 2002 World Cup in Tokyo, meeting up again in August 2004, nine months before the baby was born.

Ronaldo, who turned 33 on Tuesday, already has two children _ Ronald, aged nine, and nine-month old Maria Sofia.

The Corinthians striker confirmed last month that he was expecting a third child in early 2010.

AFP

Jaycee Lee Dugard is begged to take paternity test by man who claims to be biological father

2009-10-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

Kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard is being asked to take a paternity test by the man believed to be her natural father.

Ken Slayton says he has not heard from Jaycee or her representatives since she was freed from the secret backyard compound where Phillip Garrido held her for 18 years.

Mr Slayton’s lawyer, Gloria Allred, announced at a Los Angeles press conference her client wants Jaycee to take tests that will prove if she is his daughter.
Ken Slayton
Jaycee Lee Dugard

Plea: Ken Slayton says he wants to support Jaycee, pictured before her abduction

But she insisted the Vietnam veteran wants nothing from Jaycee other than to give her his love and support.

An emotional Mr Slayton, who had a brief one-month relationship with Jaycee’s mother’s Terry Susan Dugard after meeting her at a campsite in 1979, said: ‘I believe that Jaycee Lee Dugard is my daughter.

‘I have reached this conclusion because the FBI told me that Jaycee’s mother had identified me as Jaycee’s father and because the El Dorado County Sheriff’s office also treated me as her father....

‘I have had many nightmares over the years wondering if I could have done more to find Susan and the baby.
Abductor: Phillip Garrido, center, is led out of a courtroom last month

Abductor: Phillip Garrido, center, is led out of a courtroom last month

‘Now that she has been found I want her to know that our hearts are open to her and we long to be the loving, supportive and normal family to her and her children that she has not had for 18 years and that her children have never known.

‘We understand and respect that she and her children have suffered greatly and may need some time before we are united.

‘However, we are reaching out today, hoping and praying that she will hear us and take the first step with us in helping to confirm that she is my daughter, my children’s sister, and the mother of my grandchildren.

‘We love you Jaycee and we await your call so that we can meet you in a quiet, private setting, hopefully very, very soon.’

Ms Allred told said: ‘We are speaking at this press conference today because we do not know where she is now and this is our only hope of reaching her.
Hellhole home: The back garden tent where Jaycee was forced to live for 18 years

Hellhole home: The garden tent where Jaycee was forced to live for 18 years

‘We would like to have testing done to confirm that Kenneth is her father, and if she or her representative is willing to contact me we can arrange for a private and confidential test at an appropriate time.

‘This is an important opportunity to have a very special relationship. Parents are forever and it is never too late to establish and enjoy a parent-child relationship.

‘We think it is important that Jaycee is in a safe place now and has her privacy.

‘However, we hope that very soon we will hear from her or her representative and learn if and when she will be able to accept the opportunity to meet the family who believe that they are her sisters, stepmother and father and who want to do everything they can to support her at this critical time and for the rest of her life.’

Beyonce’s dad lands in paternity suit

2009-10-03T10:37:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON - Beyonce Knowles’ father has landed in a paternity suit filed by a woman in Los Angeles.

Alexsandra Wright, who is due to give birth in December, has named Mathew Knowles as the father of her child.

According to TMZ.com, the 30-something is being represented by the top lawyer Neal Hersh, reports Contactmusic.

The story came after the R andB lady Beyonce won Billboard magazine’s Woman of The Year Award in New York. (ANI)

Elizabeth Edwards Expects DNA Test for Hunter''s Baby

2009-09-08T07:28:00.000-07:00

Washington, Aug. 21 : Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, said in an interview on Thursday that she expects some sort of paternity test to take place to determine if her husband is the father of his former mistress Rielle Hunter''s 18-month-old child.

Last night, when asked by CNN''s Larry King if DNA testing was going to happen, Elizabeth Edwards said "my expectation is that, at some point, something happens, and I hope for the sake of this child that it happens. in a quiet way."

CBS affiliate WRAL reported last week that sources anticipate former Sen. Edwards will soon admit that he is the father of Hunter''s child. Last August, Sen. Edwards admitted to an affair with Hunter but said the child was not his.

Mrs. Edwards was on Larry King Live to primarily debate health care reform with former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, but she took a few personal questions.

She said "everything seems to be going pretty smoothly" at her house, where she is getting her children ready for the upcoming school year. King asked about her health-Mrs. Edwards is diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer-and she said she feels good and has "had recent tests that show me to be in pretty good health, all things considered."

Meanwhile, John Edwards has said that he will move the mother of his love child into his North Carolina neighborhood so he can help raise their 18-month-old baby.

According to the National Enquirer, which was the first to crack the story on Edwards affair with campaign aide Rielle Hunter, the former candidate's wife, Elizabeth Edwards, who is stricken with cancer, was furious when her husband told her of his parenting plans.

With a secret DNA test proving Edwards is the father of Hunter''''s daughter, Frances, Edwards is expected to admit his paternity before the end of an ongoing criminal investigation into whether his campaign illegally paid her to keep quiet about their affair, according to a TV news station in North Carolina.

Hunter apparently agreed to testify to a federal grand jury investigating whether Edwards broke campaign finance law by paying "hush" money to Hunter and another aide who claimed paternity of the child. Hunter was spotted last week in Raleigh, N. C., entering a federal courthouse, where she spent nine hours.

Edwards has admitted to an affair with Hunter that he says ended in 2006. That year, Edwards'''' political action committee paid Hunter''''s video production firm 100,000 dollars for work. Then the committee paid another 14,086 dollars on April 1,
2007.

Edwards, a North Carolina senator from 1998 until his vice presidential bid in 2004. (ANI)

Keanu Reeves 'agrees to take paternity test'

2009-09-06T12:58:00.001-07:00

London, Sept 4 Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves has agreed to take a paternity test after a Canadian woman claimed he's the father of her four grown-up children, it has emerged.

Karen Sala, 46, has filed a lawsuit seeking millions in spousal and child support from the 'Matrix' star.

According to TMZ.com, the lawsuit, filed in May, also seeks DNA test to prove he fathered her offspring, who are all now in their mid-20s, reports the Daily Express.

However, Reeves denies having any relationship with her and is seeking a court dismissal over the claims.

He has now finally given in to her demands to officially verify whether he is the father by undergoing a DNA test during the next few weeks. (ANI)

New DNA testing program to aid in elimination of human trafficking

2009-08-28T10:25:00.001-07:00

As human trafficking is becoming an increasingly more serious issue worldwide, scientists are now developing a program specifically aimed at eliminating this illegal activity and reuniting abducted and lost children with their families. Scientists at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, in conjuction with the University of Granada-Spain, are developing a program called DNA-PROKIDS, which will incorporate an international DNA database of DNA profiles of children who are found to be involved in human trafficking activities. The database will also include DNA profiles of parents and family members of abducted or lost children and will be searchable to match missing children to their families. Recently, a $500,000 grant by The Life Technologies Foundation was awarded to UNTHSC to fund and develop the DNA-PROKIDS Project.

Who's my brother? DNA testing and siblings

2009-08-20T04:45:00.000-07:00

The concepts elaborated above can be taken to a further level. Basically, the premise is "closer relatives share more genetic markers". DNA testing specialists have developed tests that employ different sets of genetic markers to assess specific degrees of relationships. For example, certain set of markers will be useful to establish fatherhood or motherhood and different sets are used to test for grandparents, siblings and so on.

Sibling testing

We often hear stories about families being broken up and kids given out in adoption. Some of these children try later in life to find their long lost relatives. Although siblings tend to look alike, physical resemblance is not always obvious, and sibling DNA testing comes to help when people want to confirm that they have found a lost sister or brother. DNA testing companies offer easy tests to confirm or discard sibling relationship.

Twin siblings

The twin DNA test is a specific case. Twin siblings can be either identical or fraternal twins. Sometimes it is easy to tell if they are fraternal twins because they don't look especially similar, but sometimes it is not so obvious. If the sibling or their parents really want to know whether they are identical twins or not, a specific test is available. This one simply tests whether the genetic composition of the siblings is identical or not and quickly tells which is the case.

Heredity - The key to paternity determination

2009-08-20T04:44:00.000-07:00

People usually resemble their parents. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Some families have typical characteristics so that it is easy to tell that somebody is a relative. The reason for that is heredity. Our DNA is a mix of our parents' genes, and that's why we resemble them more than an unrelated person. However, we can not trust just physical appearance to tell that two persons are parent and son. Physical resemblance is not accurate to establish paternity, but DNA is.

Similar but different

The DNA that is packed inside the nucleus of every human cell is spread among 46 chromosomes and is called the GENOME. Our genome contains about 28,000 genes plus an enormous amount of non-genic DNA with many different functions. All women and men are part of the same animal species, so our genes are essentially the same and almost identical in structure. However, there are regions of the genome that vary among people. Some of these regions vary a little, but others vary a lot, which means that there is a large number of variants in a population.

Got a marker?

Geneticists call 'marker' to any region or part of the DNA that can be identified and analyzed. The more variable is a region of the genome, the better it is for being used as a 'marker' in paternity determination. We call these 'hypervariable markers'.

Establishing paternity
Let's say we pick up a marker for which there are 10 different 'classes' (or variants) in a given human population. Two any persons have one chance in tenth to share the same type of marker. In a population of 100,000 people, each of the ten variants is present in about 10,000 persons.
Now let's try to use this marker to tell whether a child is the son of an alleged father. Father has type 1. If the child has type 1 as well, we have a match! Does this mean the man is the father? Not necessarily. Remember that many other people share the same type but are not related. Now, if the child has one of the remaining 9 types, then we can say that the man is unlikely to be the father.

Making it accurate

The method seems to work but not very conclusively. Can we improve it? Certainly, by including more markers in our analysis. If we look at two markers, each of them having 10 different variants in the population we will have less people sharing the same combination. If we increase the number of markers, the chances of finding two persons sharing the same variants get lower and lower. If we now repeat the test using 10 markers, we can be pretty sure that a child that has the same variant as the man for each markers is actually his son. One can argue that an unrelated person can have the same variants just because. This is theoretically possible, but exceedingly unlikely.

Making it perfect
So if the more the better, could we use hundreds of markers to get more accuracy?
We could, but the study would become too expensive and the difference in accuracy is not worth the cost. Experts have determined that using 16 markers provides extremely high levels of accuracy while keeping the costs reasonably low.

Men in doubt of paternity should bear all DNA costs, says court

2009-08-15T03:56:00.001-07:00

New Delhi A city court has held in a recent order that in case a man disputes the fatherhood of his child, he cannot ask his wife to share the cost of a paternity test.

Deciding a revision petition on the issue of cost-sharing, Additional Sessions Judge Deepak Garg held that if a man questions his fatherhood, he has to pay for the DNA tests and other such medical provisions himself. There will be no liability on his wife, the court ruled.

The case involved a couple who had filed for separation. When the wife sought maintenance for herself and her three daughters in a petition filed before a magistrate, the husband challenged the fatherhood of the youngest daughter and said he could not be held liable for paying alimony towards her maintenance. Allowing his application, the magistrate, in July, had asked the woman to share the cost of DNA test. The couple was asked to appear before the Medical Superintendent of the AIIMS to get paternity test done on the child.

Aggrieved, the woman then moved the Sessions court to seek quashing of the order.

Differing from the magistrate’s order, Additional Sessions Judge Deepak Garg took into account relevant provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act and observed that any child born to a married couple is presumed to be legitimate and any party questioning the same has to bear the sole onus of rebutting the presumption. “Admittedly, the child was born after the marriage of the parties and hence there is presumption in favour of the legitimacy of the child,” the judge ruled.

“If the respondent is disputing the legitimacy of the child in question, the entire cost of DNA test should be borne by the party challenging the same.”

The court also pulled up the magistrate for not passing appropriate directions to AIIMS, where doctors were to conduct the paternity test, and sent back the court records with a directive to issue correct instructions.

Reports say Jackson kids' godfather claims paternity

2009-08-09T11:39:00.000-07:00

London: A British tabloid reported on Saturday that the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children claims to be the father of the singer's daughter Paris.

The News of the World quotes Jackson's longtime friend Mark Lester as saying that he "gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids and I believe Paris is my daughter."

The newspaper also quotes Lester, is a 51-year-old former child star known for his lead role in the 1968 movie version of the state show Oliver! as saying he's willing to take a paternity test.

In a video interview with Lester broadcast on the News of the World Web site, Lester said he donated his sperm at a London clinic. He said Jackson was married to Debbie Rowe at the time.

"She's the birth mother of the children so I naturally assumed the sperm donation would obviously have gone into Debbie and Debbie would have borne the children," he said.

He said Paris resembled his own 15-year-old daughter Harriet.

Rowe said he had made the revelations because he has "concerns about the welfare and upbringing of the children."

"It's a contact issue," he said on the video. "I dearly want to remain in contact with those kids and I feel now this is the only way I can ensure that."

Jackson and Lester became friends 27 years ago when Jackson's manager told Lester the singer wanted to meet him. Lester lives in Cheltenham, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of London.

Calls to Lester's home were not immediately returned.

Jude Law wants DNA test to confirm unborn child’s paternity

2009-08-08T03:48:00.000-07:00

British actor Jude Law has demanded a DNA test to confirm the paternity of the unborn child being carried by actress and model Samantha Burke, who has claimed that the star is the father. The actor has vowed to stand by Burke, but has apparently told friends he wants to be “100 per cent certain” that the child is his, reported News of the World online.

“At the moment Jude doesn’t know for sure he is the father. He thinks he is, but he wants to be 100 per cent certain... if it is his baby girl he’ll be there for her every step of the way,” a friend of his told the newspaper.

The American model’s family is angered by his demand for a paternity test and said that his behaviour was not up to the standards of an English gentleman.

The family was said to be shocked by her pregnancy. They said Burke barely had any relationships or boyfriends before her fling with Law, making it hard for them to accept her sudden pregnancy, reported Sun online.

“Samantha’s family is finding this very tough because it is so unlike her. That’s part of the reason it is such a shock,” said a source close to the family.

“It’s not like she’s a man eater. In fact nothing could be further from the truth. She’s actually innocent and inexperienced when it comes to men,” added the source.

The insider claimed that Burke rarely had a boyfriend while growing up and Law was the first man in her life. The model and television star’s close friend from WJ Woodham High School in Pensacola, Florida, also vouched for her innocence.

Pros and Cons of Prenatal DNA Paternity Testing (Pre-birth DNA)

2009-08-06T05:17:00.000-07:00

There are currently only two reliable methods of prenatal, prebirth DNA Paternity or genetic testing - Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS). Both are also more typically used to detect birth defects with the fetus. There is generally quite a bit of confusion about both methods of testing. Please allow us to explain:

An AMNIOCENTESIS is a procedure which removes a small sample of amniotic fluid that surrounds a fetus. Amniotic fluid contains fetal cells and waste products which are discharged from the fetus. These cells can provide genetic, or DNA, information just like blood or a cheek swab. The Amniocentesis procedure is performed by an OBGYN by inserting a needle through the mother’s abdomen and into the uterus. Approximately 2 Tbsp of amniotic fluid is drawn out, which is then shipped via overnight mail on blue ice and tested in the laboratory. An Amniocentesis is performed, on average, between weeks 14 and 24 of the pregnancy.

The fluid that is obtained through the draw can be used to test the parentage of the child, or in determining the sex of the child, in addition to screening for over 100 types of disease inherited from the family. Examples of these diseases are Down Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell disease, and Huntington’s disease. While this procedure is routinely performed and can be safe, some risks are involved and the pregnancy can be endangered. This is why most physicians do not want to perform the procedure unless it is medically necessary. (A DNA Paternity test is not deemed medically necessary.)

RISKS: During an Amniocentesis there is the possibility of injury to the mother or the fetus from the needle. The most common injury occurs from puncturing the placenta, but it is also possible that an infection can occur due to the introduction of bacteria into the amniotic fluid, as well as cramping, bleeding and leakage of Amniotic fluid. This procedure also carries some risk of causing a miscarriage and when it is performed prior to 15 weeks. Studies have also shown an increased risk that the fetus will develop clubfoot from the procedure. Unfortunately, all pregnancies have a risk for miscarriage, whether a test was performed or not. In the second trimester (when an amniocentesis is typically performed), the normal risk for miscarriage is between 2-3%. The risk for miscarriage is increased slightly with amniocentesis and the risk of amniocentesis-related miscarriage is 1 in 250 to 1 in 300.

CHORIONIC VILLUS SAMPLING, or CVS for short, is a test that can find certain problems with a fetus. CVS is performed late in the first trimester, most often between the 10th and 14th week.

CVS samples can be collected in one of two ways - either by putting a thin flexible tube (catheter) through the vagina and cervix directly into the placenta (transcervical CVS), or by inserting a long needle through the belly into the placenta (transabdominal CVS), which is similar to the amniocentesis procedure. The method that is used is dependent upon the position of the placenta and uterus. This will be determined the day of the procedure during the ultrasound examination. A thorough ultrasound examination is performed prior to and during the procedure.

The type of sample that is taken during a CVS procedure are the Chorionic Villus Cells. Chorionic Villi are similar to tiny fingers and grow inside the placenta. The genetic material inside these cells are the same as those found in the fetus’s cells.

The reasons for having a CVS performed are the same as those for an Amniocentesis - to determine health of the fetus and parentage, if necessary.

RISKS: Just like the Amnio, there are some risks involved with the CVS procedure. They include infection of the uterus, cramping, spotting, leakage and miscarriage. While miscarriages may occur following CVS, many can be unrelated to the CVS procedure. Studies in the United States and in Europe now suggest that the risk for CVS-related miscarriage is between 1/100 – 1/200.

While both tests offer the possibility of grave risks, the benefits can be educational or rewarding. The knowledge about your baby and it’s health can be good news, if there were concerns, or will have a different outcome which will influence your preparation for a new family member. You might need to make special arrangements for birthing or for the child’s life and care.

When prebirth Paternity DNA Testing is being considered by the mother, her OBGYN must be consulted. The physician will be the one to approve and perform the test and therefore, the mother must begin with a visit to her doctor. As stated above, in most cases, an OBGYN will not want to perform either of these procedures if it is just for a Paternity Test, which is not medically necessary, as the risks can be too great. Some doctors have even told their patients that this kind of test is not even possible. This is not true.

If the mother is already planning on having one of these procedures performed (which should be covered by insurance ) the doctors office will send the samples to a genetics lab for which ever test is needed. That lab can then grow more cells and send them along to a DNA Paternity Testing lab. Mother will usually be granted a prebirth procedure if she has an abnormal ultrasound, has a family history of certain birth defects, has previously had a child or pregnancy with a birth defect, or will be 35 or older at the time of delivery.

If the mother is not planning of having one of the procedures, and her doctor still approves the procedure, she will most likely have to pay the OBGYN thousands of dollars for the procedure, on top of the DNA testing fee and shipping.

In all cases, a prebirth, prenatal DNA Paternity Test begins with a consult at the OBGYN, for methods, risks, approval or denial. DNA Testing is then performed when the mother and possible father have their samples collected, typically via cheek swab, and sent to the Paternity Testing Lab.

Sources:

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/amniocentesis

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/chorionic-villus-sampling

http://www.reproductivegenetics.com

Paternity Test India helps woman to find her Dad

2009-08-05T11:15:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Paternity Test India (Eastern Biotech) to bring new DNA test made available across the India, an Indian woman has been able to trace her biological father whom she otherwise might have never known.

The 29-year-old woman Mandira (Name changed), who did not want to be named, said she found out about the paternity kit through the internet and decided to try it.

"For many years my mother didn't want me to find out who my father was. I then went on the Internet to see what options were available for paternity testing and I discovered that I could actually do the test at home," she said.

Mandira registered for the Paternity Test India Free Kit online which was immediately posted to her in New Delhi and her alleged father who lives in Dubai.

"All I had was my father's name, his contact details and his address in Dubai and he agreed to do the test. I only paid Rs 11500 and the results were e-mailed to me within 14 days. I'm happy to know who my biological father is and I haven't told my mother that I've found my father," she said.

”Paternity Test India” is a Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences venture which is a Dubai based biotech company and offering all sorts of Genetic Testing Services in Middle East & Asia. Many people are picking up this test for Peace of Mind purpose.

The test kit contains six oral collection swabs for three people taking the test. However, if the father is suspicious about the child's paternity, the test can be done without the mother's knowledge or consent.

"The kit gives our clients a discreet and quick way of finding out if their child is really theirs without the child or partner knowing about it," Pankaj Sohaney, Director Marketing for Paternity Test India said. Company is now planning to launch these kits through Pharmacy shops all over the India.

"The test can also be used to test other relations, for example, if two men want to find out if they are siblings or to test a grandparent and grandchild if they are related," he said.

Contact

Ms. Ritu
Mobile: 9963629998
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INDIA Paternity Test Clears Young Deacon

2009-08-03T23:45:00.001-07:00

July 28, 2008 | IB05427.1508 | 476 words Text size
CHENNAI, India (UCAN) -- A Catholic deacon in southern India has expressed relief after paternity tests exonerated him of making a schoolgirl pregnant.

"I am relieved after the tests have proved my innocence," Amalanathan told UCA News on July 22. But the 26-year-old seminarian of Dharmapuri diocese in Tamil Nadu state said the charges caused him "much" suffering. The diocese is based in Dharmapuri town, 2,250 kilometers south of New Delhi.

A 16-year-old Catholic girl complained to the police on Jan. 10 that the seminarian molested her and made her pregnant. The girl, a student, lives in Savadiyur, a village in the diocese's territory. She was nine months pregnant when she made the complaint.

Police soon arrested Amalanathan, who denied the charge during investigation and in court.

The teenager gave birth to a boy on Jan. 21, and the investigation team ordered Amalanathan to undergo deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and virility tests to determine if he was the child's father.

The tests results, announced in court on July 18, showed the deacon is not the child's biological father. However, the legal proceedings are not yet complete, so the court has not formally acquitted the defendant.

Also expressing relief over the results, Henry Paulraj told UCA News the tests proved his brother's innocence, "but only we (family) know how much pain he endured during the last six months."

Paulraj blamed some people in the diocese for the whole episode. He said his family was filing a case in the state High Court "asking for an enquiry and to book the culprits behind the accusations."

When UCA News spoke with Amalanathan, he acknowledged he had conducted Bible classes in his accuser's parish and she was among the students. But he insisted he had no contact with her beyond this.

"I never even interacted with the girl," he said. "No person should go through what I have gone through."

Bishop Joseph Antony Irudayaraj of Dharmapuri told UCA News in June that his diocese was "supporting the deacon and we believe he is innocent." However, he said Amalanathan's priestly ordination had been suspended and a diocesan council would decide the "future of the deacon" after the court trial was over. Bishop Irudayaraj added that the incident has "tarnished" the diocese's reputation.

Father Vincent Chinnadurai, spokesperson for the Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council, told UCA News on July 24 that mainstream media "sensationalized" the allegations, causing "considerable damage to the image of Catholic priesthood in the state." The media did not look for facts and showed lack of sensitivity to Christians, he alleged.

Newspapers in the state were quick to publish the accusations along with photographs of Amalanathan and the girl, but "did not bother to publish the tests results that proved the deacon's innocence," Father Chinnadurai pointed out. The priest commended the seminarian's attitude and composure, saying he "went through the trial with dignity and courage."

What is Paternity Index?

2009-07-27T02:45:00.000-07:00

PATERNITY INDICES
DNA (alleles) from the mother, child, and alleged father are extracted, amplified, and identified. A series of mathematical calculations are then used to either completely exonerate an accused man or provide an estimate of probability of his paternity (POP).

Genetic Markers

Half of a child's genetic material (alleles) come from the mother, while the other half is contributed by the father. A series of genetic systems (loci) are analyzed in an attempt to ascertain the biological father of a child. Each genetic system in a person has two allele, these alleles are numerically labeled. In paternity testing, the alleles from the child are compared to those of the "parents" to determine if it is possible for either or both parents to have contributed the particular alleles present in the child. For instance, assume that a child has a 10 and 11 allele for a particular genetic system and the child's mother is known to possess a 10 and a 12 allele for this system. The mother must have contributed the 10 allele and the 11 allele must be paternal. In this example, any man who does not possess an 11 allele could not be the child's father (barring the possibility of mutation that converts one allele to another - something that is unlikely but can be taken into consideration if needed). In the event that a man is not excluded, the likelihood that a randomly chosen man might also be able to provide the allele in question to the child can be determined by examining the allelic frequencies from a relevant population database.

Paternity Index

The paternity index (PI) compares the likelihood that a genetic marker (allele) that the alleged father (AF) passed to the child to the probability that a randomly selected unrelated man of similar ethnic background could pass the allele to the child. This is presented in the formula X/Y, where X is the chance that the AF could transmit the obligate allele and Y is the chance that some other man of the same race could have transmitted the allele. X is assigned the value of 1 if the AF is homozygous for the allele of interest and 0.5 if the AF is heterozygous. The potential of a randomly selected man to pass the obligate gene is determined by using a database which lists the frequency distribution of individual alleles within a given genetic system.

Combined Paternity Index

The combined paternity index (CPI) is determined by multiplying the individual PIs for each locus tested. The CPI is an odds ratio that indicates how many times more likely it is that the alleged father is the biological father than a randomly selected unrelated man of similar ethnic background. The CPI is based solely on genetic evidence.

Probability of Paternity

To convert the genetic evidence to a probability of paternity (POP) it is necessary to use the Baysian theorem. This is a formula that tests the hypothesis that the accused is the biological father of the child. For example, a POP of 99% reflects a 99% probability that the hypothesis is correct and a 1% probability that it is not. The CPI is used in the Bayes formula along with another variable called a prior probability (PP). This variable represents the social evidence. Testing labs typically use a value of 0.5 for the PP assuming this is a neutral, unbiased value. The Baysian formula is CPI / CPI + (1 - PP) x 100.

Supreme Court Judgments On DNA Paternity Test

2009-07-26T03:49:00.000-07:00

There are increasing cases of Indian women sleeping around and foisting the results on their clueless hubbies. Here are some judgments that will help in settling the issue of paternity. The SC initially took a conservative view on paternity tests, but in 2003, it finally agrees to allowing DNA tests as part of the evidence. The first case concerns the issue of inheritance.

Here are the judgments:

http://www.judis.nic.in/chennai/qrydisp.asp?tfnm=9030 (Chennai HC allows DNA Test)
http://judis.nic.in/supremecourt/qrydisp.aspx?filename=27389

SC Rejects DNA Test – Poshi Ram Case 2001

Paternity Test Shocker

2009-07-24T23:59:00.000-07:00

Akon confirms paternity of sixth child

2009-07-21T06:49:00.000-07:00

Monday, July 20 2009, 21:42 BST

Akon has confirmed speculation that he has welcomed his sixth child, after a paternity test revealed that he had fathered a baby boy while on tour.

The 'Right Now (Na Na Na)' star is understood to have discovered the results of the test last month. The 6-month-old baby is the result of his relationship with a woman that he met while on tour in Uganda.

Speaking to New York Daily News, he said: "I think kids are a blessing. [To set the record straight], I never ran away from my responsibilities and I never plan to. Everything I am doing now is for [my other five kids] anyway, so the more kids I can have, the better.

"I just love them... [This one] is a boy and he's handsome as hell!"

The mother of his youngest child is Susan Owori, the sister of Kampala fashion designer Sylvie. Akon, real name Aliaune Thiam, previously told Blender that he had five children by three different women.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a166325/akon-confirms-paternity-of-sixth-child.html

Eastern Biotech To Launch Paternity Testing Services In India

2009-07-14T10:28:00.000-07:00

Location : International » International

Posted on : 30-Jan-2009

Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences, Middle East based a leading Biotech Company about to start their India operation for in order to expand Paternity Testing Services. Presently Eastern Biotech is offering various DNA testing services including DNA Paternity Testing, DNA Relationship Testing and DNA Forensic services.

Initially operation will start from Bangalore with fully trained staff to provide all the necessary information to clients, prior to obtain the test, including all the procedures required to order the Paternity Test, to collect their DNA sample and send everything back to the company. The company is launching dedicated website specifically to cater for clients based in India. The site will contain complete information which will include procedure, pricing, sample analysis procedure and test centre details. Client will be able to order online and can request sample collection kit free of charge.

Pankaj Sohaney, Manager, Marketing and Business Development said “We are getting more number of enquiries from India compare to any other Middle Eastern Country. It is a huge task to cover large demographic country like India but it’s very interesting and challenging. Our team will work hard to provide the best customer service in all areas.”

Eastern Biotech will also establish various test centres in major cities for sample collection.

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Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences based at DuBiotech, Dubai, is the first company in the Middle East to offer comprehensive genetic testing services. They have carefully examined the biotechnological horizon to identify the genetic tests most relevant to this region and offer them directly to the people of the Middle East. Presently these services are being offered in collaboration with DNA Solutions.

Related to : Paternity, DNA, Genetics, Eastern Biotech

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MJ's dermatologist ready for DNA test to end paternity rumours

2009-07-14T10:21:00.000-07:00

New York | July 10, 2009 1:19:07 PM IST

Late Michael Jackson's dermatologist says he's ready to take a DNA test to end the speculation that he may be the biological father of King of Pop's two elder kids Prince and Paris.

In an interview to CNN's Larry King, dermatologist Arnold Klein said that he's willing to submit to a DNA test to end paternity rumours.

"If they want me to take a DNA test, they can have my DNA," the New York Daily News quoted him as saying.

"I don't care at this point," he added.

However, Klein said that he couldn't be absolutely certain because he once donated sperm to a bank.

http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/Entertainment/20090710/1292199.html

Scientists develop faster, more cost-effective DNA test for crime scenes

2009-07-13T23:24:00.000-07:00

Scientists in Japan are reporting development of a faster, less expensive version of the fabled polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which is a DNA test widely used in criminal investigations, disease diagnosis, biological research and other applications.

Washington, July 9 : Scientists in Japan are reporting development of a faster, less expensive version of the fabled polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which is a DNA test widely used in criminal investigations, disease diagnosis, biological research and other applications.

According to the researchers, the new method could lead to expanded use of PCR in medicine, the criminal justice system and elsewhere.

In the new study, scientist Naohiro Noda and his team note that PCR works by "amplifying" previously undetectable traces of DNA almost like photocopiers produce multiple copies of documents.

With PCR, crime scene investigators can change traces of DNA into amounts that can be identified and linked to a suspect.

Biologists can produce multiple copies of individual genes to study gene function, evolution, and other topics.

Doctors can amplify the DNA from microbes in a patient's blood to diagnose an infection.

Current PCR methods, however, are too expensive and cumbersome for wide use.

The scientists describe development and testing of a new PCR method, called the universal QProbe system, which overcomes these problems.

Existing PCR processes require several "fluorescent probes" to seek out DNA.

QProbe substitutes a single "fluorescent probe" that can detect virtually any target, saving time and cutting costs.

The new method also is more specific, accurately detecting DNA even in the presence of unfavorable PCR products in the samples that may interfere with quantification results.

Beauty Is In My DNA, Says Kareena

2009-07-12T23:18:00.000-07:00

Ace Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor has disclosed the secret behind her attractive skin.

And believe that her gorgeousness has nothing to do with regular trips to a beauty parlour.

The actress said, “For me its lots of water and as less make up as possible. Apart from that I think my parents have given it, it's in my DNA. God has been very kind.”

Bebo, who is the brand ambassador of Anne French, disclosed all her beauty secrets during the launch of Wyeth Consumer Healthcare's Anne French roll-on at Taj Land's End in Mumbai.

At the launch function, Saif’s girlfriend was looking perfectly poised as ever as she arrived at the event wearing long blue kaftan style dress with a flower detail.

"I think it's a spectacular day and spectacular event, as they are launching something very special, which is Anne French Roll on. I think it has taken convenience to another level. You just have to roll on and you have beautiful skin," she said.

Online paternity test

2009-07-12T22:48:00.000-07:00

A website offering fast turnaround paternity tests has been launched in the UK.

The new service cuts the wait for results from three weeks to just three days.

Instead of blood tests, it analyses a few hairs from man and child.

The service makes use of technology developed from the Human Genome Project.

Controversially, web site also gives men the chance to test for paternity without the knowledge of the woman or her child.

The new site is part of an Australian company called DNA Solutions.

Customers can fill out a form online, send samples of their and the child's hairs in the post, and have the results e-mailed or posted back within a few days.

The service costs between £195 and £240 and tests are claimed to have an accuracy rate of "above 99.99%".

'Faster and cheaper'

A spokesman for the company said: "It is a much faster and cheaper service and because it only requires a few hairs rather than the need for blood samples, it is much less stressful for everyone.

There is nothing illegal about the web site

Department of Health

"It also means the courts do not have to become involved."

A spokeswoman for the Department of Health said: "There is nothing illegal about the web site.

"We are aware of concerns raised by advances in DNA testing and we are in the process of drawing up a voluntary code of practice on the way companies work."

The code is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Around 15,000 DNA paternity tests are carried out each year in the UK, mainly for the courts or the Child Support Agency.

To establish who is the father, judges have ordered blood tests which have been conducted by doctors.

About that paternity test…I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news

2009-07-11T22:44:00.000-07:00

When Mia Washington and her boyfriend James Harrison ran a paternity test on her eleven-month-old twins, they got a result that made news at home and abroad. Harrison was the father – of only one twin. The other dad? His identity has not been released. Washington told Fox News: “Of all the people in America and of all the people in the world, it had to happen to me. I’m very shocked.”

How rare is this? To no one’s surprise, there isn’t a lot of research on this subject (Can you imagine doing the informed consents for that study?). However, estimates suggest that as many as 12% of all fraternal twins are conceived in two separate acts of coitus, a phenomenon common enough to have its own six-syllable name: superfecundation. Parenthetically, this raises an interesting question: how many genetic counselors routinely consider the possibility that twins may differ by days or even a week in their gestational age?

And if mommy is spreading the love, there is no guarantee that the resulting children won’t have different fathers (“heteropaternal superfecundation”). In fact, a review of one database of paternity test results revealed bi-paternity in three cases, or 2.4% of all fraternal twins tested. You have to assume a major ascertainment bias in a population doing paternity testing, so it is hard to know how to generalize those numbers. One study suggests that of all naturally conceived fraternal twins born to “married, white women in America,” one in 400 sets are bi-paternal. The author adds that the number may be higher in certain populations, “like prostitutes”. Going out on a limb there, buddy.

Bi-paternity may be news but it is a pretty safe bet it isn’t new. As shocking as it is to the rest of the world, to genetic counselors it has a familiar ring to it – another cautionary tale about how treacherous it is to make assumptions about paternity. But there is a more ancient angle to this story as well; more on that in my next post.

'My baby boy was swapped for a girl'

2009-07-10T06:43:00.000-07:00

Sumitra Deb Roy & Jyoti Shelar / DNAFriday, April 17, 2009 3:03 IST Email

Mumbai: A civic-run hospital has again got embroiled in a baby-swap controversy. A fruit vendor, Mohammed Sartaj, 36, has alleged that a baby boy born to his wife, Reshma Bano, was swapped for a girl at a maternity home run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Oshiwara on Wednesday evening.

However, doctors who performed the caesarean section on Reshma, maintain that she had delivered a girl child.

This is not the first such case at a civic hospital. In December 2007, Sheela Jaiswal, 30, had alleged that her boy was swapped for a girl by the doctor at BMC-run Sion Hospital's urban health centre in Dharavi. The couple also refused to accept the DNA test that established that the girl belonged to them.

In January this year, Mohan and Mohini Nerurkar dragged Sion Hospital to court after their baby boy was stolen from the hospital.

When Mohammed Sartaaz, 36, first saw his baby on Wednesday, wrapped in towel in the arms of a ward boy of the BMC-run Oshiwara Maternity Home, he was delighted. It was a boy.

Just half an hour later, Sartaaz's happiness turned into anguish. Two female doctors, who performed the Caesarean on his wife, Reshma Bano, 26, handed him a piece of paper. It said that the new-born was a girl.

"It was a boy. I saw it with my own eyes," Sartaaz said on Thursday. "I immediately dialled 100 and sought police help." The couple, having had two daughters, was keen on a boy.

The Oshiwara Maternity Home authorities maintained that Reshma gave birth to a
girl, but ordered an internal inquiry too. The ward boy, Salauddin Sheikh, who, Sartaaz claimed, took money for showing him the baby, denied that he had brought the new-born out to its father.

Sartaaz, a fruit vendor, admitted Reshma to the hospital on Wednesday evening after her labour pain started. She was wheeled into the operation theatre for a Caesarean section around 5 pm. Prior to that, Sartaaz reportedly had an argument with the doctors, insisting that they should try to deliver the baby normally.

"Around 6 pm, one of the ward boys came out of the operation theatre, holding my baby," said Sartaaz. "He unwrapped the towel and showed me that it was a boy child."

Reshma too said that soon after operation she was told by the doctors that it was a baby boy. "They also asked me whether I wanted to undergo sterilisation. I told them to seek my husband's permission," she said. "I was not fully conscious, but could feel that the doctors were tensed. When I fully regained my senses, I was handed over a girl child. I was shocked."

Despite the couple's claim that it was not their daughter, Bano breastfed the newborn on Wednesday night.

Medical superintendent of Cooper Hospital Dr SS Gawde, who is also the in-charge of the maternity home, said that an internal inquiry had been ordered. "Our records suggest that she delivered a girl child," he said. "There was only one C section on Wednesday evening, so there was no scope of any mismanagement."

DNA test to be done

2009-07-09T23:21:00.000-07:00

CHENNAI: The State Government has decided to go ahead with the DNA test to establish parentage of two babies born on Thursday at Rajah Sir Ramasami Mudaliar Hospital in Royapuram.

The decision follows refusal of the families of the babies to accept that there was a mistake in tagging the mothers though the hospital had correctly recorded the birth of the children in its registers.

On Thursday, Farida Begum of Washermenpet and Kamakshi Elangovan of Red Hills gave birth to a boy and a girl respectively within a gap of 20 minutes . A mix-up in tagging the mother (the numbers were 445 and 455), resulted in the boy being given to Kamakshi and the girl to Farida.

Realising their mistake, the hospital staff tried to return the babies to their biological mothers.

Kamakshi’s family refused to accept the child stating that the hospital had first given her the boy. Mediation by the hospital dean, Mythili Bhaskaran, did not help. The hospital authorities pointed out that the only way to settle the dispute would be DNA test.

On Sunday, Director of Medical Education, T.P. Kalaniti, told The Hindu that the decision to do the DNA test had been taken following a police complaint.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Washermenpet) Kamini the complaint has been filed by the Resident Medical Officer of the hospital. Security has been beefed up at the hospital.

On possible action against the erring staff, Dr.Kalaniti: “We want to first resolve the issue and then take action.

It was an inadvertent mistake. Even if it was a lower level staff who made the mistake, the responsibility lies with the supervisor to ensure that it is set right,” he said.

Four arrested in baby-swap, DNA tests in another case

2009-07-09T06:41:00.000-07:00

HYDERABAD, MAY 13: A day after the baby-swapping drama ended on a happy note with handing over of the baby boy to his mother, police today arrested four persons, including three employees of the government maternity hospital, for their alleged involvement in the case.

Three staff members of Nayapul Maternity Hospital — Surendra Raju, Suryakala and Vijaya Mary — and Shaik Naseer, husband of Mahmooda Begum from whom the boy was recovered, were taken into custody by the CID sleuths, police said.

The accused were arrested under various sections of the IPC on charges of cheating, alteration of documents and causing injury, they said.

The four were later produced in a local court which remanded them to two-weeks’ judicial custody.

In a second suspected child-swap case in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh, a court today gave permission to police to bring the couple, who lodged a complaint of swapping of their baby boy, for DNA test here.

According to a report from Karimnagar, J. Rajeshwari (20) and her husband Rajaiah had complained to Godavarikhani police station on Saturday alleging that their baby boy was swapped for a baby girl at a private hospital.

Police had approached Godavarikhani court which issued the order for the couple’s DNA test.

The girl, born on May 6, was referred to Niloufer Hospital here after she was found sick and her condition is stable, police said adding, her blood samples would also be brought here for DNA test today.

The couple is expected here by this evening for the test, Godavarikhani police inspector Surender Reddy said.

Keanu Reeves fathered my child'

2009-07-08T11:17:00.000-07:00

IANS
First Published : 08 Jul 2009 08:35:16 AM IST
Last Updated : 08 Jul 2009 09:47:02 AM IST

TORONTO: A Canadian woman has demanded millions in child and spousal support from Hollywood star Keanu Reeves for allegedly fathering one of her children. Forty-six-year-old Karen Sala, who lives in Barrie near here, appeared in a family court Monday to demand that the star of The Matrix and Speed give her $3 million in spousal support, $150,000 per month in child support since 1988 and undergo paternity tests for fathering one of her four children.

All her children are now between the ages of 20 and 25. Forty-four-year-old Reeves lived in Toronto in the 1980s before moving to Hollywood. In her court documents, the Canadian woman said she knew him when he was just nine years old.

She said she had sexual relations with the film star during her troubled marriage and that Reeves may have fathered one of her children. The woman said in papers that "I have been through hell and back. The kids have been hell and back." She failed to specify why she didn't file support claim when the children were minors. However, Lorne Wolfson, the Canadian lawyer for the Hollywood star, dismissed the woman's claim as "totally frivolous." The lawyer said, "Mr Reeves' position is that the claims are totally frivolous, that he never had an intimate relationship with Ms. Sala, that the children are not his children. "This case should be dismissed at the earliest opportunity." The next hearing is set for August 20.

DNA Tests Confirm Child Swap in Najran Hospital

2009-07-08T06:40:00.000-07:00

Arab News

NAJRAN, 4 November 2007 — Results of DNA tests have confirmed that a four-year-old boy that was brought up by a Saudi family in Najran was swapped at birth in hospital with a Saudi baby and is the biological son of a Turkish expatriate couple, Al-Watan newspaper reported yesterday.

Two boys, Yaqub and Ali, were mistakenly switched at birth at the King Khaled Hospital in Najran after being born around the same time on Sept. 7, 2003. Each family raised the wrong child for four years.

Yusuf Jawed, 37, was confident that the child raised by the Saudi family (called Ali) was his son even before DNA results were released.

“What had really worried me was to possibly find the Saudi child we raised not to be the biological child of the Saudi family, who raised our son. That would have complicated the situation further,” he said.

Yusuf, who used to own a workshop in Najran and has since moved back to Turkey, said that as much as his wife is happy at being reunited with her biological son, she is grieving the departure of Yaqub, whom she raised and loved like her own for four years.

“She keeps crying from time to time. She’s very worried about his future, because he doesn’t know Arabic. He only speaks Turkish and she’s worried about how he’s going to cope with his family,” said Yusuf, adding that he wishes to keep in contact with the Saudi family that raised his son.

Al-Watan said DNA test results released by the Bureau of Criminal Identification would be shown to Prince Mishaal ibn Abdul Aziz, governor of the Najran province, to complete the procedure of handing over the children to their biological parents.

In a previous report, Yusuf said, “When I first saw Yaqub, I felt he wasn’t my son. There was a very serious feeling growing inside me. I contacted the hospital several times and I met a number of officials there, but they didn’t take my suspicions seriously. One of them told me to fear God and asked how I could think such a thing,” said Yusuf.

On returning to Turkey, Yusuf and his wife underwent DNA tests, which confirmed that Yaqub was not the couple’s biological child.

The couple then decided to return to Saudi Arabia to search for their real son. They lodged a complaint at the Ministry of Health, which in turn ordered another DNA test that proved that Yaqub was not their son.

The Interior Ministry together with the Health Ministry assigned a team to search for the Jawed family’s biological child in Najran. After sometime, it was found out that a boy with Turkish features was living with a Saudi family. The family was then ordered to undergo a DNA test, the results of which were recently released.

The Saudi father, who asked his name not be published, told Al-Watan previously that his family too was going through an emotional crisis.

Mandatory Paternity Tests Before Birth Certificates Issued

2009-07-07T06:33:00.001-07:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - State Rep. G. A. Hardaway is backing a bill requiring a paternity test performed on all babies before their fathers' names are listed on birth certificates.

"They'll bring tears to your eyes," said the Memphis Democrat.

Hardaway said personal pleas for help in his district prompted him to sponsor what could be called the "paternity proposal" in the Tennessee Legislature.

His proposal would affect single adults as well as married couples.

"Well, at some point society has to weigh the rights of the parents against the rights of the child," he said. "And I think this is one of the basic inherent rights that should go with the child."

Right now, it costs $7 to get a copy of a birth certificate. The proposed legislation would add $165 to the cost.

It's not just the price of paternity testing that upsets some people.

"I do not support a paternity bill," said state Rep. Sherry Jones, a Nashville Democrat. "I think it's a real affront to women to say that every baby born has to have a paternity test."

Rebecca Kopp agrees. She recently finished filling out the birth certificate paperwork for her three-month-old son.

"I think it's offensive because I am married," Kopp said. "Even for women who aren't married, if they want to get a birth certificate, I think that that should be their right. I don't think they should have to prove who the father is."

Hardaway contends it's every child's right to know their father. He said it's a struggle he sees everyday.

"Just because we have adults who want to live a lie, lie to each other, the child shouldn't suffer," he said. "The emotional trauma that children go thru when they finally realize that they've been living a lie, it's unforgivable."

The bill is in committee. Hardaway said he is working to change some of the language to help it survive.

Right now, if a woman has been married for 300 days before their baby was born, the husband's name automatically goes on the birth certificate. If a woman is not married and wants the father's name on the paperwork, she has to get a paternity test and have it notarized before the father's name is listed.

Shiney's DNA report confirms rape: Police

2009-07-07T06:31:00.000-07:00

Headlines Today
New Delhi, June 29, 2009

The Mumbai Police on Monday claimed actor Shiney Ahuja's DNA test report had confirmed that he raped his 20-year-old domestic help.

According to the police, the DNA report supported the FIR filed in the case and the samples taken from the crime scene matched with Shiney’s.

Shiney was arrested after being accused by his domestic help of raping and intimidating her. She told the police the actor assaulted her when they were alone at his home.

Shiney's wife Anupam Ahuja has, however, said her husband was being framed.

Meanwhile, the actor's bail petition will come up for hearing on July 3.

Paternity Test - Combating Paternity Fraud

2009-07-05T00:38:00.000-07:00

Paternity fraud is becoming a serious issue - but it's an area where paternity tests can help.

Paternity fraud isn't new, but it is becoming a super-charged issue as fathers are chased by child support organisations to provide for children when a marriage or partnership breaks up. A man who is identified as the father of one or more children is required to give up a proportion of his income to support them. If, at a later date, he discovers that one or more of these children are not his, what does he do?

Why a Paternity Test Can Help

At the first sign of doubt over paternity, it's worth getting a paternity test. A complete proof of paternity one way or another will help a court or a collections agency to decide how to deal with support payments for any children involved in a dispute. For some these paternity doubts come as soon as the child is born, or even when it is conceived, whilst for others several years can pass before the mother alleges that the children belong to another man.

Getting a paternity test as soon as possible will have several benefits including:

Certain Knowledge - you will know whether or not you are the father of the child. A negative paternity test should mean that you no longer have to pay maintenance for the child, and you may even get an element of your previous payments refunded. A positive result enables you to be absolutely sure about your relationship to the child, so that you can participate fully in its welfare.

Legally Accepted - even if you take your paternity test for peace of mind, it's worth using an accredited testing body. That's because only results from an accredited tester are admissible in court. Should you want to use the results of your paternity test as part of a legal argument, make sure you use an approved testing body, and use an independent medical professional to take your sample, or you may have to pay to be re-tested.

Paternity Test - Why Paternity Fraud Exists

A mother who claims you are the father of one or more of her children when you are not, is likely to be deliberately manipulating the system in order to claim financial support from both you and the state. This is clearly fraud, as you are being deceived into paying for children that are not yours. The system whereby fathers are required to support their children - a system which goes back to the 16th century - encourages mothers to do whatever they can in order to support their children. The big difference between paternity fraud and other fraud is the emotional tie-in that fathers have to their children. A paternity test is never just about the money; it is also about the relationship between father and child.

Paternity Test - Coping With Guilt

2009-07-04T00:39:00.000-07:00

The increased popularity of the Paternity Test means that more men are having to face up to the guilt of not being there for their biological child.

If you have had a paternity test, it's as accurate an answer you will get - with 99.99% certainty. But for men who discover they have grown-up children they never knew about, it can be devastating emotionally. For some men, a positive paternity test triggers terrible feelings of guilt.

Paternity Test - Dealing with Guilt

Guilt can be the overriding emotion when you discover you have a grown-up child you never knew about. A paternity test could uncover children who were a result of an affair or liaison. And finding out later in life when they've already done their growing up can leave fathers feeling a sense of all-consuming guilt. This can be made worse if their offspring tell them of times in their childhood they were unhappy, felt let down or had something negative occur. The instinct for a father is to protect his offspring, and not being there for their children in their time of need can leave unresolved guilt. A paternity test may bring joy for some, but it can leave a minefield of emotions for others.

Paternity Test Uncovers the Truth

For some men who have their own family, they may feel it necessary to keep the paternity test results a secret. But keeping a grown-up child a secret from your family can simply increase the feelings of guilt - especially if that child was a result of an extra-marital affair. One recent story highlighted how easy it is for children to track down their true fathers. The father had an affair and impregnated his lover, she then married and the couple brought up the son as their own and had two more children. But during a blazing row with the boy's stepfather the truth came out. As a result the boy, then in his twenties, tracked down his father and had a paternity test.

Paternity Test - Psychological Fall Out

For the father, he felt nothing but guilt but feared the revelation would destroy his family so kept it under wraps. Initially, he was in complete denial but a paternity test meant he couldn't ignore the facts. He faced up to the shock after seeing a photo of his son and realised that even without a paternity test, he was clearly his. Now father and son meet occasionally in secret and in fear, and as well as guilt on the father's side, the son feels residual resentment. Clinical psychologists argue that anyone who discovers a biological relationship as a result of a paternity test should be honest and open about their expectations and emotions in order to build a healthy relationship. Keeping a paternity test secret and furtive can result in quite a lot of psychological damage for both parties.

Paternity Test – Celtic Star’s Fatherhood Mistake

2009-07-03T00:38:00.000-07:00

According to a report in the Daily Record, a young Celtic football player mistakenly believed that he was the father of a woman’s child until a paternity test revealed the truth.

Young Celtic F.C football prodigy, Paul Caddis, 19, was tricked into believing that he was the father of a young girl’s baby but a paternity test proved this not to be the case when it turned out that he and the baby did not share the same DNA. So adamant was Leanne McIntosh, 18, that Caddis was the father of her child that he was even at her side for the child’s birth but the paternity test later revealed that the claims he was the father were erroneous.

Paternity Test – No Room for Error

When it comes to the sensitive issue of determining the paternity of a child, the need for accuracy is of paramount importance. With this in mind, a paternity test is the best means of achieving infallible results as it can prove with 100% accuracy if someone is not the father and with a 99.9% degree of certainty if the man in question is indeed the father. In the case of Celtic football star, Paul Caddis, he was informed by Leanne McIntosh that he had fathered her child after a one night stand. After the results of the paternity test became apparent, an acquaintance of Caddis stated to the Daily Record, “He was taken for a ride by this girl, who was only interested in his money and fame. She told him there was no chance it could be anyone else.”

Paternity Test – Star in the Making

Paul Caddis, the Celtic football player is tipped to be a future star for the Scotland national team and has already appeared for the Scottish U21 team. According to the report in the Daily Record, he aimed to honorable thing when it came to the baby’s future and he paid for the paternity test to ensure that the child was his. The results of the paternity test, however, disclosed the fact that the child couldn’t possibly be his due to differences in DNA make-up. Speaking to the Daily Record, the acquaintance of Paul Caddis stated, “The whole thing has been like an episode of the Jeremy Kyle show. Paul was adamant he would do the right thing if the baby was his.” Caddis decided to have the paternity test after McIntosh’s claims of his fatherhood coincided with the player making his Champions League debut for Celtic and when his performance was singled out for praise.

Paternity Test - Celebrity Quarrels

2009-07-02T00:36:00.000-07:00

Liz Hurley may now be happily married, but just a few years ago her family life was plagued by a Paternity Test.

When it comes to a paternity test and paternity rows, it can be a bitter affair - especially when the rows are taking place in a very public arena. The price of fame means your love life is always going to be under microscopic attention. Liz Hurley was in the news five years ago when she claimed playboy Steve Bing was the father of her son Damian.

Steve Bing's Second Paternity Test

Steve Bing found himself in another paternity test row after he was named the father of a girl in what was dubbed the world's most expensive child support case. Perhaps because Bing is one of the wealthiest people in California, proving paternity means millions of pounds are at stake. But paternity tests don't lie, and the television producer was identified as the father of Kira Kerkorian. At the time in 2002, Kira was just four years old, but the paternity test has had a massive impact on the rest of her life. The child's mother demanded an incredible £223,000 a month in maintenance for the child.

Paternity Test for the Rich and Famous

When such money is at stake it's no wonder a paternity test can become such a bitter and heated affair. Steve Bing was at the time of the case already waiting for another paternity test to be carried out to find out if he was the father of Hurley's baby son Damian.

Heir to a Fortune

Being the offspring of the incredibly wealthy can become a ruthless battle for money. It's estimated that Bing's daughter will become heir to a part of his £280 million fortune and that Bing will pay thousands in child support. The paternity test against Bing was done against his wishes when private detectives took a strand of dental floss from his dustbins in order to match his DNA with that of the child.

Paternity Test Match

The paternity test showed a match that made it 99.993% certain that Bing was the girl's father. The incredible sum of money that was demanded for child support was down to the fact the girl needed to be 'kept in the manner to which she had become accustomed'. This included a bill for over £4,000 a month on trips to restaurants.

Paternity Test - Boris Becker Boosted German Demand

2009-07-01T00:35:00.000-07:00

Paternity Test On TV - Boris Becker Boosted German Demand

Boris Becker became famous for playing tennis, but he also became equally famous for a brief encounter with a Russian model in a broom cupboard. A bitter court case ensued that was finally settled with a paternity test. Becker inadvertently did a lot for boosting the popularity of the paternity test in Germany.

Paternity Test Boom in Germany

As a result, Oliver Geissen, one of Germany's biggest TV celebrities hosted a lunchtime show that attracted 1.3m viewers, because of its use of the paternity test. The show read out the results of each paternity test on air Jerry Springer-style. At the time, it was estimated that about 10% of German babies were the result of adulterous affairs.

Paternity Test - High Profile Paternity Suits

High profile paternity suits involving celebrities such as Boris Becker, who initially denied he fathered a baby in the cupboard of a London restaurant, have certainly boosted demand for a paternity test. In 2001, Becker finally admitted paternity after a paternity test showed he was undisputedly the father of the child in question. The child was a result of a liaison with Angela Ermakova, a Russian model, in the broom cupboard of a London restaurant. The Wimbledon champion denied paternity until the results of the paternity test, which Becker had himself sought. As a result of the paternity test, Becker agreed to take responsibility and pay child maintenance for his daughter.

Paternity Test - Child Maintenance

The outcome of the paternity test meant Angela Ermakova would receive financial help bringing up the child. The paternity test disputes and affair clearly had a devastating impact on all involved. Becker's wife Barbara divorced the tennis star a month before the paternity test results were revealed and won a million-dollar settlement in court, and custody of their two sons.

All Day Drinking Binge

Becker blamed the affair with the model on a drinking session. He told reporters that his defeat by Pat Rafter in the 1999 Wimbledon championship sent him on a drinking binge that led to the broom cupboard encounter. Despite denying the sexual act that led to his daughter's birth, an act that was said to have lasted five seconds, a paternity test proved that he was without doubt the girl's father. “It wasn't even an affair," Becker said in a TV interview, “It was an act that lasted five seconds. I never saw her before and never saw her again afterwards… It's a mistake that is going to haunt me for the rest of my life.”

Paternity Test - Blood Bonds

2009-06-30T00:35:00.000-07:00

They say there are no ties as strong as family ties, and a Paternity Test could result in a family relationship you will cherish forever.

Family is at the very heart of life as we know it. Families provide financial, emotional and psychological support. Good, strong families help us grow up into functional adults in all our complexity and they can teach us the meaning of love. For those men who have gone through life without children, a positive paternity test result can strike fear and shock into their hearts - but it can also, if approached in the right way, warm their hearts and enrich their family life.

Paternity Test - The Positives

Research shows that men who are single and alone have higher death rates then their married counterparts. It's been established that unmarried men die younger, and part of this is explained by the emotional and psychological impact being single can have on long-term health. If you're a single man facing up to positive paternity test results, it could turn out to be a relationship that in fact saves your life. Having emotional security and family bonds alongside a good occupation, income and education all increase your lifespan.

Paternity Test Reveals Grown-Up Daughter

For one single unmarried man who discovered he had a grown-up daughter after a paternity test, the flourishing relationship that unfurled filled a hole that had been previously empty. The daughter was a result of a relationship he had, but before the child was born her mother fell in love and married another man, who believed the child was his. Once the daughter grew up she had doubts about who she thought was her father after hearing about the previous relationship. A paternity test proved that the single man was indeed her biological father. The paternity test brought the two together as they got to know each other and developed an amazing relationship.

Paternity Test - Embracing the Results

Although neither the daughter nor father thought the paternity test would show what it did, both embraced the results and felt positive about finding each other. Although the relationship came with inevitable difficulties and issues, for them the paternity test offered a lifelong relationship. Emotional and psychologically, strong family relationships can impact on a man's physical and mental wellbeing. It's thought that men in successful family units are less likely to suffer from heart attacks and strokes. If you have good social relationships you tend to be healthier. A paternity test could open up doors to enriching relationships as well as improve the quality of a single man's life.

Paternity Test - Calum Best’s Baby?

2009-06-29T00:34:00.000-07:00

George Best, the 1960’s footballing legend, was also a well known lothario with the ladies. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree it would seem as his son, Calum, is at the centre of a Paternity Test demand.

According to a report in the Sun, George Best’s son, Calum, is at the centre of a paternity test debate after model, Lorna Hogan, claimed that he was the father of her daughter, Amelia. The model claims that Calum Best fathered the child the night before his father’s memorial service was carried out in Manchester. Since hearing the news that he was being claimed to be the father, Calum Best demanded that a paternity test be carried out to prove that he is indeed the father; something the mother is all to happy to do as she is adamant that he is.

Paternity Test – Like Father Like Son

The case for a paternity test against Calum Best came as little surprise as the self-confessed ‘sex-addict’ is famed for his promiscuity. However, the son of the footballing legend is entirely open to the idea of the paternity test and he stated to the Sun, “I’m in contact with the mother and we’ll do a paternity test as soon as possible. I guess if I am a dad then I need to take responsibility.” Lorna Hogan, the baby’s mother, claims that the pregnancy wasn’t planned and she only discovered that she was pregnant some time after her encounter with Calum Best in Manchester. Ms Hogan stated to the Sun, “It was never planned, but that’s no excuse for him to abandon the baby. I’ll give him all the proof he needs. There’s no doubt Calum’s her father. Amelia even has the same shaped face, chin and ears.” So, if the paternity test is as much as a formality as the mother seems to believe, there may soon be another Best out there.

Paternity Test – An Accurate Test

When it comes to providing irrefutable evidence of whether or not someone is the father of a child, it is of little surprise that a paternity test is the first port of call. This type of test, which samples DNA from the father and the child, is extremely accurate and a paternity test can discount a man from being a father with a 100% success rate and establish whether he is the father with a 99% degree of accuracy.

Paternity Test - Basketball Star Asked For 3rd Paternity Test

2009-06-28T00:33:00.000-07:00

Michael Jordan, one of the greatest players that basketball has ever seen, faces a dilemma of a different kind now that he has retired; he faces a third Paternity Test after an American woman claimed he fathered her child.

A paternity test is an extremely accurate method of establishing fatherhood, so, the fact that Michael Jordan is being asked to carry out a paternity test for the third time is a little out of the ordinary. Looking deeper into the case, however, may shed light onto why the paternity test that had been carried out previously didn’t bring an end to the matter.

Paternity Test - Establishing Who’s The Daddy

The use of a paternity test is commonplace when it comes to determining fatherhood and the fact that it is so accurate makes it strange that basketball star, Michael Jordan, was asked to perform a paternity test for a 3rd time. A paternity test can categorically rule out a man from being the father of a child and predict with 99% certainty if a man is the father of the child.

Paternity Test - Third Time Lucky?

In the case of Michael Jordan, a 35 year old Meadville woman, Lisa Miceli, claimed that Jordan is the father of her 4 year old child but the basketball star’s lawyers claim that the first two paternity tests rule him out. Jordan filed a harassment suit against the woman but this didn’t stop her from requesting a third paternity test being carried out. Speaking to the New York Post, Jordan’s lawyers stated, “There is not going to be a settlement. Mr. Jordan is not the father of her child, and we're not going to engage in any discussions on that.” As such, it seems unlikely that the request for a 3rd paternity test will be granted. However, if the judge does, for whatever reason, allow the third paternity test to go ahead and it proves that Michael Jordan isn’t the father again, this will surely go down as one of the strangest cases in paternity test history.

Paternity Test - Attorney Sues Birkhead

2009-06-27T00:32:00.000-07:00

Although it was dubbed the battle over the 'billion-dollar baby', the Paternity Test for Anna Nicole Smith's baby may backfire financially.

It became one of the biggest Hollywood stories of the decade. When Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith was found dead of an overdose, shortly after her eldest son also died of an overdose, it meant her young baby could be the heiress to a small fortune. Everyone it seemed stepped out of the woodwork to demand a paternity test - with a string of men claiming to be the girl's father. Cynics wondered whether the fact the child had been dubbed the ‘billion-dollar baby' had anything to do with the flurry of paternity tests that ensued.

Paternity Test - Birkhead is the Daddy

But even when a paternity test revealed that Larry Birkhead was in fact the daddy, even though Howard Stern's name was on the birth certificate, the long custody and court battles haven't ended there. Birkhead is already facing financial turmoil as a result of his paternity test. His ex-attorney, Debra Opri, has filed a lawsuit against him for not, she claims, paying his legal bills during the paternity dispute. The dispute was finally settled with a paternity test, but it seems the on-going financial wrangling is set to continue.

A Matter of Life and Death

Legal court cases over money are haunting Nicole Smith in life and death. Alive, Anna Nicole Smith spent years in court battling to get her share of her ex-husband's fortune. She married the millionaire oil tycoon in his eighties. He died shortly afterwards and the battle over his will began. And now, the legacy has been passed on to her baby daughter as a paternity test and disputes plague her life before it's barely begun.

Seeking Paternity Test

Larry Birkhead is being sued by his attorney, who also sued Anna Nicole Smith when she was seeking a paternity test for her daughter Dannielynn Hope. Howard Stern had also claimed to be the father. A judge in LA ruled in favour of Birkhead after a paternity test put the issue finally to rest.

Paternity Test - Probate Proceeding

Now a probate proceeding is taking place to sort out Smith's assets, debts and taxes. It's thought that Dannielynn will be the sole beneficiary. She could also inherit the trust of Smith's late husband Howard Marshall II. His oil legacy is thought to be worth $500 million. As the paternity test revealed Birkhead to be the girl's father, it's likely that he will become the guardian of her estate.

Anna Nicole Smith's baby to undergo paternity test

2009-06-26T23:05:00.001-07:00

A Bahamain judge has ordered a DNA test for Anna Nicole Smith's six-month old baby, Dannielynn Hope Marshall Stern, say news reports, to determine the identity of her father.
Since Anna Nicole Smith's death in a Florida hotel in early February, a custody battle is being played out between freelance photographer Larry Birkhead, an ex-boyfriend of Nicole Smith, and Howard Stern, the last companion of Smith. Meanwhile, Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur, also wants custody for she feels she can give little Dannielynn a more stable home.

The child is currently living with Howard Stern, who has been asked by the courts not to leave the country until the custody issues are sorted out.

One reason for fathers crawling out of the woodwork could be the fact that Anna Nicole Smith's baby may inherit millions from Smith's late husband billionaire J. Howard Marshall II. Anna Nicole Smith has been in a legal tangle with Marshall's family over his fortune.

Mel Gibson Wants Paternity Test

2009-06-26T22:31:00.000-07:00

Mel Gibson has demanded that his pregnant girlfriend take a paternity test. The Braveheart star is keen to determine if he really is the father of Oksana Grigorieva’s unborn baby. “Mel really loves Oksana, but he’s a businessman, too. He really had no choice but to ask for a DNA test,” an insider told American tabloid the National Enquirer.
Gibson, 53, apparently agreed to seek a DNA test after his grown children and close friends persuaded him to make sure the baby is a rightful heir to his estimated $1 billion fortune. “Some of Mel’s closest friends in his church convinced him that it’s the practical thing to do. There’s just too much at stake,” the insider added. “Mel doesn’t believe that Oksana has been with anyone else, but after hearing misgivings from his children and friends, he decided he had no choice. Oksana wasn’t happy about it, but once her baby is born, there will be a paternity test. Mel was sick and tired of the questions about Oksana’s loyalty, but it finally got to him,” adds the source, referring to rumors that Oksana had been seeing her ex, award-winning music-producer David Foster. “He didn’t want to bring up the subject of a DNA test to her, but he realized he had no choice. Some members of Mel’s family believe Oksana is a gold digger. It’s hard for Mel to hear that. He says he’s agreed to the DNA test not for himself, but for his family.”

Lindsay Lohan’s dad’s paternity test postponed

2009-06-26T22:29:00.000-07:00

Lindsay LohanWashington, July 18: Actress Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael Lohan will have to wait a little longer to find out whether 13 year old Ashley Kaufmann is his biological daughter or not as his paternity test has been delayed.

Lohan is doubtful that Ashley is his daughter, and is anxious to take the test.

However, the company that was going to carry it out, has now told Michael that it will not be able to proceed with test without a court order.

"I got a letter saying I need something from the court before they''ll process anything. And I didn''t get that before. So, now I have to go back to my attorney," E! Online quoted Michael Lohan, as saying.

Ashely’s mother Kristi Kaufmann is insisting that the teen is Michael’s daughter, and that she conceived when the two had a fling while he was separated from then wife Dina.

"The timing is just off. If she''s mine, I''ll take responsibility. But I wasn''t with her nine months before Ashley was born," he said.

"But I''ll do whatever it takes to find out. Everyone will know the truth soon," he added. (ANI)

http://www.topnews.in/light/lindsay-lohan%E2%80%99s-dad%E2%80%99s-paternity-test-postponed-213537

13-year-old dad’s paternity test results worth millions

2009-06-26T05:38:00.000-07:00

Alfie with newborn Maisie, who he hopes to prove as his daughter with a DNA test

London: Schoolboy Alfie Patten, 13, who is believed to have fathered a baby with his girlfriend Chantelle Steadman, 15, may make millions by revealing the results of his DNA test live on TV.

If reports are to be believed, Alfie’s father Dennis wants him to declare the result on a talk show. According to the Daily Star, the 45-year-old has been hawking his son’s story to the highest bidder. He is even said to have openly bragged about trying to make as much cash as possible.

Alfie agreed to the DNA test after two other boys—Richard Goodsell, 16, and Tyler Barker,14—claimed that they could be the real father of the baby girl, Maisie. Chantelle, however, has been insisting that she never slept with any other boys.

‘Alfie a victim of big scam’

Serious doubts that Alfie Patten is the dad of nine-day-old Maisie Roxanne have been raised by a close friend of schoolgirl mum Chantelle Stedman’s parents. Clive Sim, 39, claimed that Chantelle’s mother Penny had ordered her 15-year-old daughter to deny sleeping with anyone but Alfie to cash in on their story.

He says Chantelle confessed to her half-sister Jodie O’Neill that Penny told her to insist she had lost her virginity to little Alfie. Clive said: “They know that Alfie being the dad makes a better story. I think there’s a big scam going on here.”

Clive said: “Alfie may not be an angel and nor is Chantelle. But at the end of the day they are only children and it is the adults around them making bad decisions based on money, not their welfare.”

Clive made further shocking claims that Chantelle told Jodie shortly after giving birth: “It’s not Alfie’s baby, I think it’s his brother Joe’s.” He said that Jodie said Chantelle admitted to sleeping with five boys around the time she conceived, including Alfie and his 16-year-old brother.

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=4&contentid=2009021920090219023806611ed213cd6

DNA test ordered to confirm paternity

2009-06-26T05:35:00.001-07:00

CLAIMING PATERNITY: When Khader saw Rajesh at the Kollam Juvenile Home on Monday.

KOLLAM: District Judge S.S. Sathesachandran on Monday issued orders for conducting the Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) test for proving the paternity of a 15-and-a-half-year old deaf and dumb inmate of the Juvenile Home here. Rajesh has been at the home since 2001.

On Monday morning, a native of Haripad, Abdul Khader, employed in Mysore arrived at the Juvenile Home claiming that Rajesh was his son. He narrates that his wife, Khadeeja, had delivered a son at a Mysore hospital on May 27, 1991. On the third day, the infant went missing. A case in this connection had been registered at a police station in Mysore.

The efforts of Mohammed Humayun, counsellor at the home, brought Mr. Khader to Kollam in the hope of being reunited with his son.

On being produced before the District Court, the Judge was dissatisfied with Mr. Khader's explanation.

This prompted the Judge to order the DNA test. Mr. Humayun said that the test would be conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Biotechnology in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday and the results would be available on Wednesday.

http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/14/stories/2006031412420300.htm

Tamil actor put through DNA test in paternity case

2009-06-26T05:32:00.001-07:00

Maverick Tamil film actor Mansur Ali Khan was taken to the government General Hospital in Madras on Sunday where a DNA test was performed on him in connection with the paternity charge against him.

Khan, a well-known film villain, had been arrested during the countrywide general strike on December 11 when he and his fans attempted to play cricket before the Raj Bhavan to express their support to the stir. He had been lodged at the Vellore central prison.

Following an order by the Madras high court, the actor was later arrested in the case relating to the paternity charge levelled against him by his former employee, Sneha Sharma.

Sharma had alleged that when she had been working under him, he had taken her to a five-star hotel where he sexually exploited her after giving her a cool drink mixed with an intoxicant. Her male child, Mahboob Ali Khan, was fathered by the actor, she had claimed.

After the test, the actor was taken back to the Vellore prison.

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Paternity Test - Eddie Murphy Takes DNA Paternity Test

2009-06-26T00:40:00.000-07:00

A paternity test revealed that Eddie Murphy is the father of a baby daughter born to ex-Spice Girl Mel B.

The Spice Girls were the biggest girl band in history. It's no wonder then that since their split all of the women have remained prominently in the public eye. And with three out of four of the former pop stars having children, it's hard to open up a celebrity magazine without seeing their yummy mummy status. But for Melanie Brown, otherwise known as Scary Spice, it hasn't been plain sailing. Mel B has had trouble with a paternity test, lawyers and the courts ever since giving birth to her baby daughter.

Eddie Murphy Denied Paternity

Ever since her pregnancy, Mel B claimed that Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy was the father, but he flatly denied. Only a paternity test would reveal the truth. But on Dutch TV the actor announced his break up with Mel B and said he wasn't the father of their then un-born child. Mel B was determined that a paternity test would reveal otherwise. When Murphy was asked by a TV reporter if he was excited at the impending birth he replied: “Now you're being presumptuous because we're not together any more…And I don't know whose child that is until it comes out and has a blood test. You shouldn't jump to conclusions, sir.”

Paternity Test - Unveil the Truth

In recent magazine articles Melanie Brown has expressed her disappointment in the actor for refusing to take responsibility for their child. And a recent paternity test however proved she was right, confirming Murphy was indeed the father of their baby girl Angel Iris.

Paternity Test leads to Paternity Battle

Because of Murphy's refusal to agree to paternity, the paternity test was necessary as the ex-pop star has said she may have to resort to legal action to get Murphy involved in his daughter's welfare and upbringing. The DNA paternity test unfailingly revealed he has a parental duty in the eyes of the law. Brown has always insisted Murphy was the father despite his repeated public denial.

Public Paternity Battles

Mel B pursued a singing and acting career in Los Angeles after the Spice Girls, where she met Murphy and fell head over heels in love. The paternity test proved the child was Murphy's - Mel B's second child. The paternity test and ensuing paternity battle is bound to be unpleasant. It's hard to know what psychological impact such public paternity battles have on the children in question.

Paternity Test - A Social Revolution

2009-06-26T00:30:00.001-07:00

The availability of the Paternity Test has sparked a social and parenting revolution.

Today’s family is very different from that of 50 years ago. The diversity in family make-up, together with a change in the roles of mother and father may have served to make us feel more independent and in control, but have also contributed to a significant change in the fabric of our family lives. Today:

40% of marriages end in divorce
Couples live together and have children without marrying
Same-sex couples are legally able to marry and can have children
Some mothers are putting off having children until their late thirties
There is still a high percentage of teenage pregnancy and motherhood
Women are choosing to have children through sperm donation - with no father involved

Advances in social inclusion and medical science mean that women in particular have more choice about how they live. They can have careers, and put off having children until later in life. They can have a child without being in a relationship, or they can find themselves as single parents because of divorce or separation.

Does a Child Need a Father?

Some schools of thought maintain that fatherhood is now less important than ever - men are marginalised because women don’t always need them for financial support, and are reduced to being sperm donors, with no place in the family life. Like everything, however, fatherhood is a many-sided object:

Fathers can take additional time off work to spend with their children at birth
Flexible working allows fathers to spend more time with the family
More fathers are staying at home whilst the mothers go out to work
Fathers are often hounded for child support payments when a partnership breaks down
Fathers have to rely on the mother for confirmation of paternity

If a mother chooses to tell a man he is the father of their children and he has no reason to doubt her, he will love and care for the child, and pay for its upbringing, even if the relationship breaks down. Until recently, he had no way of challenging the mother’s claim with any accuracy.

All that has changed with the increasing availability of the paternity test. Within a few days, the father can be certain about parentage one way or the other, which may liberate him from a costly process, or destroy the relationship he has already built up with his children. A paternity test can provide the father with the evidence he needs to gain access to his child, or can shatter his illusions about his family. There are some men who are as desperate to be fathers as other men are desperate for their freedom - which is not that much different from 50 years ago - except now they have the power to find out about their responsibilities without a shadow of a doubt using a paternity test.

Paternity Test - A Shark’s Tale

2009-06-26T00:29:00.001-07:00

According to a report in the Independent, a Paternity Test may solve a riddle of how female sharks can reproduce without the need for mating. So, the mystery of immaculate conceptions in the deep blue sea may soon be solved.

After studying sharks in captivity, many scientists had been confounded about how female sharks were capable of giving birth without having to mate. However, according to the report in the Independent, scientists have been able to use a form of paternity test to establish the reasons behind the fairly unique ability that female sharks have.

Paternity Test – Making the Breakthrough

According to the report in the Independent, a team of scientists based in Northern Ireland and the United States made a breakthrough when studying the Hammerhead sharks that they had in captivity. A hammerhead shark that they had been studying gave birth without having mated with a male and after a paternity test was carried out on the newly born shark, it was found to contain no trace of any paternal DNA. This allowed the scientist conducting the research to postulate that sharks are capable of reproducing asexually due to their use of the rare parthenogenesis method. Speaking to the Independent, Dr Paulo Prodohl, of Queens School of Biological Science, stated, “The findings were really surprising because as far as anyone knew, all sharks reproduced only sexually by a male and female mating, requiring the embryo to get DNA from both parents for full development, just like in mammals.” However, the use of a paternity test was able to show that this was resolutely not the case.

Paternity Test – Theories Behind the Mystery

The scientists behind the breakthrough regarding shark’s asexual abilities initially believed that the female shark could have got pregnant prior to being bought into captivity and had somehow stored the egg for 3 years before fertilising it in the aquarium. However, after a paternity test was carried out on the offspring, it was shown to display no paternal DNA whatsoever and the DNA only matched the mother’s; which rules out earlier mating or hybridisation. Unfortunately, however, this type of asexual reproduction may have negative implications for the continued health of shark populations. Speaking to the Independent, Dr Prodohl stated, “Unfortunately, this occurrence is not benign because it results in reduced genetic diversity in the offspring since there is no new genetic variation introduced from the paternal side. The resulting baby shark therefore gets a double-dose of genetic disadvantage.”

Paternity Test - A Royal Mystery

2009-06-26T00:27:00.000-07:00

In 2002, the BBC reported that James Hewitt denied rumours he was Prince Harry’s father. Only a Paternity Test would unveil the truth.

Some people may believe that only a paternity test would finally put to rest the persistent rumours that Prince Harry is in fact James Hewitt’s son. But back in 2002, Hewitt said there was no need for a paternity test because there was ‘no possibility’ that Harry could be his.

Should Hewitt Have a Paternity test?

The former cavalry officer, who became a reality TV star, was Princess Diana’s lover and admitted he was with her for a long time. However, a paternity test is not something that he believes is necessary despite the fact many people have commented how Harry’s looks compare to his own. Hewitt told the Sunday Mirror that Prince Harry was already walking before he even began seeing the Princess of Wales, which means a paternity test would not be appropriate. The couple were in a five year secret relationship, but Hewitt said he has never encouraged the comparisons between himself and Harry.

Paternity Test and Dispute Causes Upset

Prince Harry’s paternity has been a big issue of contention in the tabloid press, but Harry was two when the couple began their affair. It’s thought that the gossip about a paternity test and Harry deeply upset the Princess when she was alive. The red hair that many felt Harry shared with Hewitt was also said to be a Spencer family trait.

Did Harry Request a Paternity Test?

But according to USA Today, a book marking the tenth anniversary of Princess Diana’s death entitled After Diana, suggests that Prince Harry himself was concerned about the issue. He apparently asked for a DNA paternity test. The book once again addresses the long-discussed accusation that Hewitt was his father. The American author, Christopher Anderson shockingly suggests that the 22 year old prince may not in fact be third in line to the throne. However, no paternity test has been undertaken and there is no evidence that Harry is not a Windsor. Anderson’s book however is still stoking the rumours ten years on, he names witnesses who in fact say Diana and Hewitt were lovers before, not after, Harry was born.

Anderson believes Hewitt and Harry share looks and mannerisms and that only a paternity test would finally put the matter to rest.

Paternity testing: The Need

2009-06-25T04:14:00.000-07:00

Looking at the past can in many cases give you a picture of what the future is likely to be like. And in that spirit, looking at the past of paternity testing – from a time when it was basically a research technology with few applications outside the laboratory to a point in time when it is considered a mainstream biomedical technology - we can make a number of predictions on what the future of paternity testing is likely to shape up.For one, we can confidently predict that demand for paternity testing is likely to grow. As more and more people (and especially men) become sensitized on the workings of paternity testing, we are likely to see more and more of them coming forward to request a paternity test to ascertain that the people they present proudly as ‘their children’ are indeed their offspring. The future society is also likely to be more open to such steps of courage, which in current society would be seen as distrustful in a family situation, that where the children’s mother is likely to feel that her man doesn’t trust her should he venture to request for such a paternity test. What we are likely to see is an openness where a request to have the children undergo a DNA test (from the man) won’t be seen as distrustful, but rather simply as an attempt to know the truth, which ‘sets free.’ Now the idea of women being open to suggestions from their man that their children undergo a DNA test might seem far-fetched, but there is no denying that society is fast becoming more and more open to novel ideas. We can also predict that cost of paternity testing is likely to fall. With current developments in biomedical technology, we can expect (in the foreseeable future) a situation where it will be possible to produce very cheap disposable kits through which anyone with an interest can conduct a DNA test at their convenience and on their own, upon reading a few instructions on how to go about it. This would be a major development, because a huge component of the current considerably high cost of a paternity test goes to the payment of the people who conduct the test, seeing that with the relatively modest technology commonly available today, the DNA test normally has to be conducted by a high skilled professional in a highly equipped laboratory. New applications for paternity testing are also likely to be found in the future. Indeed, it is so hard to foresee a point in time when for instance, no man will be willing to take responsibility for a child before undergoing a DNA test with the child, just to be sure that the child is indeed his. This will be a time when women will have been sexually liberated to the extent that men are liberated today, and where it will be considered ‘only fair’ that a man ascertains the paternity of a child before taking parental responsibility for it. And while this might sound like the stuff science fiction is made of, one might actually be amazed to learn that some couples in the so-called ‘open’ relationship are already considering these types of arrangements, where paternity is first ascertained before paternal responsibilities are assumed.

Swab based DNA test to establish Paternity Relation now common in India

2009-06-25T04:09:00.000-07:00

A test to prove paternity whether a man is someone's father is known as a paternity test.A paternity test involves looking at the DNA of a child in order to check the identity of his or her father. Paternity tests are sometimes carried out when a woman has had more than one sexual partner around the time she conceived (got pregnant) or because the father of the child is denying that the child is his. Sometimes paternity tests are requested by the court which is known as court-directed. This means that paternity needs to be provided as evidence in a legal case. Some time also Immigration department ask to show the proof of paternity which is actually DNA testing result.With current developments in biomedical technology, we can do by disposable sample collection kits through which anyone with an interest can conduct a DNA test at their convenience and on their own, upon reading a few instructions on how to go about it. This would be a major development, because a huge component of the current considerably high cost of a paternity test goes to the payment of the people who conduct the test, seeing that with the relatively modest technology commonly available today, the DNA test normally has to be conducted by a high skilled professional in a highly equipped laboratoryDNA test samples can be collected from family members by simply swabbing the inside of the cheeks with a special swab. This is quick and painless. DNA paternity testing involves the comparison of the DNA sequences for man, child and in many cases the mother. We each have 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which we inherit from our mother, the other half from our father. If a match is found between a child's DNA and the man's, there is no doubt that he is the biological father. Having a sample of the mother's DNA can help by removing her DNA from the equation. But there is always option of Mother less relationship testing for Father and Child.
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Article by :Pankaj Sohaney, Manager for Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences (www.paternitytestindia.com)

Easy Way To Do Paternity Testing At Home

2009-06-25T04:05:00.000-07:00

Can paternity testing be carried out at home? Is there any cost implication? Here’s an article about the importance of paternity testing and how it will benefit a lot of children around the world.
The topic of paternity testing is somewhat a difficult topic to understand by most people. It is not a normal issue that you can talk with colleagues when having a drink together. However, when you have no other choice but to clarify the relationship between the actual father and the child, you better have a great understanding on this topic.
Presently, the dna testing for paternity is not that expensive like the good old days. Not all testing are cheap and easy to get. Some costs for this type of testing can range from reasonable to a large amount of cash in your pocket, but it all depend on what kind of testing and for what level of the scrutiny is. Also, costs for testing generally vary from lab to lab depending upon the size and type of the specimen to be tested. This type of testing does not require a substantial amount of blood sampling from the father in question or the child. For your information, there are three different companies that provide paternity testing; you can do a general search online to find the companies in your area. Companies offering the dna analysis must be trusted to perform the task by all the rules and regulations of the state they reside in for now.
The growth of adoption reunions are very common and definitely has its own disadvantages. When a child finds out the paternity test proves who they thought since a long time ago was not their true father, it can be very painful to them. This will ensure a sense of clarity and certainty for the man who feels the child is not of his offspring. There are many reasons for people to establish paternity; whatever the reason maybe just make sure you have the right person the first time. By comparing the genetic material of a child to that of any adults involved in the situation, there is a very good chance the parents can be found.
Did you know?
A simple dna home test can be a strong indicator of paternity of a man who can not afford the more expensive tests. Although most samples of dna collected for paternity tests are collected in a lab, it is possible to bring in a sample of dna for testing as well.?
A family can find out very quickly if there is a biological relationship between a child and a father with a paternity test. The most crucial thing about getting the results of the test is that; you will finally realize once and for all who the actual father of the child is. Although dna is as certain as ever for determining paternity, the people reading and analyzing the data can make errors. The most unreliable thing to do when taking a paternity testing at home is; getting a dna sample from the real father and telling someone else that they are the father.

How To Choose The Right Paternity Test

2009-06-25T03:45:00.000-07:00

The last decade has witnessed the most impressive advancements in genetic technology. The proposal of deciphering the complete sequence of the human genome some 16 years ago has unleashed an ?arms race? between public and private ventures with no precedent in life sciences. In an implacable battle to publish the first draft of the complete human genome, a multi-national, publicly funded consortium and a large biotech company owned by the billionaire Craig Venter spend billions in developing new technologies that allow rapid and accurate sequencing of DNA. This brought enormous benefits for biological and medical research, and allowed for better treatments and diagnostic tools.

Genetic testing is one of the fields that greatly benefited from these outcomes. As we know from famous TV series, today is possible to finger out a criminal by analyzing a single hair or a tiny drop of saliva. A more widespread application of this technology is that of paternity testing. A doubtful father can easily order a DNA testing kit, take a sample of himself and his child and send it out to a DNA testing facility. In a matter of days, he will receive a report confirming of ruling out his biological fatherhood on that child.

Although establishing paternity is the most frequent reason for having a DNA test done, there are many other applications. For example, it is also possible to determine other familiar relations such as brother/sisterhood, maternity, paternity when the alleged father is not available and so on. People can also have a detailed analysis about their ethnic and genealogical background. These kinds of tests are often made out of curiosity, but sometimes they can be very helpful. It is frequent that people are excluded from certain benefits that are intended for a specific ethnic group, such as Native Americans because they cannot demonstrate their ancestry. DNA testing is an effective and conclusive way to prove a person?s ethnic ancestry.

So far, everything looks fine. You need to have a DNA test done, so you do some research online. What you will find is an overwhelming spectrum of DNA labs offering paternity tests, and of course, each of them claims that they are ?the best lab?. What to do? Pick the first you come across? Pick the cheapest? You don?t need to be an expert to decide, but knowing the difference among all those labs will allow you to make a wiser decision. Why is this important? The kinds of questions you seek to answer through a DNA test are not trivial. A man who is not sure if he is the true father of his children cannot accept a ?maybe? as an answer, can he? Well, that is what he?ll get if he chooses a cheap DNA test from an inexperienced lab.
All DNA tests are essentially similar in their bare basics: they are all based on the same biological principles and use the same kind of analytical methods. There are, however, some differences you should take into account.

One important difference is the number of genetic markers they look at. Genetic markers are simply specific regions in the human genome that tend to be different among people. Imagine there is a region for which there are 5 different ?types? among humans. You are most likely to have the same type as your father at the same region. However, since there are only 5 different types in the population, your are also sharing the type with many other people that are not related to you, so that looking at this single region will not tell for sure who your father is. If we look at another region, the chances for sharing both of them with unrelated people are lower, but it is still possible. As the number of markers increase, the probability of a random match (sharing the same markers with an unrelated person) is lower. The best paternity tests use as much as 16 different markers. Having a match for all 16 markers by chance is virtually impossible, so a perfect match conclusively tells that the two persons are father and child. Why not using even more markers? Because there is no need to (with 16 markers, the probability of a false result is nil), and adding more markers to the analysis would only make the test more expensive. Why not less than 16? Many labs use between 4 and 8 markers to make the test cheaper. By choosing one of these you may save a few dollars, but your doubts will not be completely wiped out. Do you find this acceptable? Surely not.
The second most important source of false results of DNA testing is, paradoxically, one of its strengths. DNA tests are based on a technique called PCR (for Polymerase Chain Reaction). PCR was a revolutionary invention that warranted its creator a Nobel Prize. One of the most important features of PCR is its sensitivity: it is possible to analyzed minute amounts of DNA (in theory it can be done with a single cell). On one side, one can analyzed DNA from a single hair, a tiny spot of blood or even from the saliva obtained from a used cigarette, but the high sensitivity has a downside: it is very easy that such small samples become contaminated with DNA from other individuals, such as the police detective that gathered blood spots at the crime scene, the lab technician who processed the sampled and so on. Truly professional DNA labs follow strict guidelines and protocols to avoid contamination and have University-trained personnel. In this regard, if you send your DNA sample to an inexperienced or ill-equipped DNA lab, you risk a false result since somebody else?s DNA may be analyzed instead of yours due to improper manipulation or use of cheap or defective lab materials.
If you are thinking of having a DNA testing done, being for establishing paternity, genealogical inquiry, determination of Native American status or other reasons choose carefully. Avoid labs offering very low prices. Check thoroughly to have an idea about the price ranges out there. Only labs offering a multi-marker (ideally 16 for the standard paternity test) tests should be trusted. Avoid labs that, judging from their websites appear to be small or amateur. Consider that some companies are offering ?ready-to-use? DNA testing labs that can be used by anyone to offer cheap DNA testing. DNA testing should only be performed by qualified personnel and equipment.

Cheating American mum has twins from different dads!

2009-05-18T00:06:00.000-07:00

May 18th, 2009 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI

London, May 18 (ANI): An American mother was left dumbstruck after she found out that she had incredibly conceived her twin sons from two different fathers.

Mia of Dallas, Texas, gave birth to babies Justin and Jordan, now 11-months-old, just seven minutes apart and undertook a paternity test after finding the two looking very unalike.

The 20-year-old faced a jaw dropping moment after tests showed that there was a 99.999 per cent chance that the boys did not have the same father.

Mia confessed to having cheated on partner James Harrison with another lover at the time she conceived.

Stunned medics told the young mother different eggs were fertilised by each man within a very short time of each other - a million-to-one condition, which made the twins, in reality, half-brothers.

“When they opened the envelope and told me my jaw just dropped open,” the Sun quoted Mia as saying.

“It was the weirdest thing to think two little babies could have grown in my stomach together and been born seven minutes apart but yet have different fathers. I would have thought it was impossible,” she added.

Mia further revealed that her partner James had decided to raise both the kids as his own despite her affair.

She added: “I’m lucky because James genuinely loves both the twins. When they get older we will tell them the truth.”

Mia is about to become a mum again, but this time she has assured that there was “no question” that James was the father. (ANI)

DNA Paternity Testing in India

2009-05-14T00:27:00.000-07:00

What is "proof of paternity?"

Proof of paternity means testing a man to prove that he is the father of a child. The word paternity means origin or descent from a father.

What is paternity testing?
Paternity testing is a procedure that involves collecting and examining the DNA of a small sample of bodily fluid or tissue from a child and the alleged father. DNA is the genetic coding or unique genetic "fingerprint" that is present in every cell of a human's body. When a baby is conceived, a mother's unique genetic coding (her 23 chromosomes) combines with the father's unique genetic coding (his 23 chromosomes) to create a unique baby whose genetic coding (46 chromosomes) is a shared mix of only its mother's and father's DNA. By collecting and examining a small sample of DNA from the baby and the alleged father, a paternity test can confirm or disprove that the alleged father is indeed the biologic father of the baby (Note: To provide a complete DNA picture, typically, a mother's DNA is also collected and tested although this is not absolutely essential for confirming or disproving the identity of the father. To determine if a man is the biological father, only DNA samples from the man and baby are needed).

What bodily fluids and tissues can be sampled?
Since every person's DNA is present in every cell of the body, a small sample for testing can be obtained from any bodily source, including blood, semen, body tissue, hair, bone, saliva, and even cells taken from the inside of the cheek of the mouth (also called buccal cells). DNA paternity testing using buccal cells is a common testing source since obtaining a sample from the mouth is fast, simple, and painless.

How is the cheek cell test conducted?
Cells are collected by gently rubbing a inside cheek of the mouth. The swab is sent to a laboratory and a select number of specific sequences of DNA are examined to determine if the DNA collected from the baby match DNA collected from the alleged father.

How accurate is DNA testing?
DNA testing is generally considered the most accurate testing method available. DNA paternity testing can indicate that a man is highly likely to be the father with about 99.99 percent accuracy or that he is excluded as being the father with 100 percent accuracy.

Can paternity be confirmed before the baby is born?
Yes. Two different testing methods can be gathered from the baby while still developing in the mother's womb. One test, called chorionic villus sampling, is conducted only between weeks 10 to 12 of pregnancy. This test involves retrieving a small sample of tissue from the placenta. Another test, called amniocentesis, is performed between weeks 15 and 18 of pregnancy. This test involves passing a needle through a mother's abdomen to the womb in order to withdraw a small sample of amniotic fluid. . The collected samples are then forwarded to a laboratory for examination. Although technically possible to confirm paternity with these tests, the risk of harm to the developing baby--although remote-- should be considered. For this reason, it's generally advised that paternity testing be postponed until the child is born, if possible.

Are home DNA paternity testing kits available?
Yes. Eastern Biotech offers home testing kits that can be purchased through the various test centers in India. The kits contain all the necessary materials and instructions for conducting a cheek cell swab test. After the DNA cheek cells are collected, the sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis. If directions are correctly followed, the testing technique and accuracy of a privately conducted home test does not differ compared with a test required by court order. For court ordered testing, however, the alleged father would need to report to a facility so that the testing can be witnessed and fingerprints and photographs can be confirmed.

How much do home paternity tests cost?
The cost in India for Paternity test is Rs. 11500 (http://www.paternitytestindia.com)

Fielder-Civil wants DNA test from ‘pregnant lover’

2009-04-22T00:08:00.000-07:00

April 22nd, 2009 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI

Amy Winehouse Washington, April 22 (ANI): Amy Winehouse’s estranged husband Blake Fielder-Civil has demanded a paternity test from his alleged rehab lover following claims that she’s pregnant with his child.

Gilleen Morris recently said that she is expecting Fielder-Civil’s baby following a brief fling while they were being treated at the Phoenix Futures Rehab Centre in Sheffield, England in February (09).

Winehouse is reportedly devastated over the news - but she will have to wait for official confirmation, as Fielder-Civil is denying Morris’ allegation and demanding a DNA test to establish the truth.

“We need more information,” Contactmusic quoted his mother, Georgette Civil, as saying.

Fielder-Civil filed for divorce from Winehouse in January (09) over allegations she had cheated on him during a sunshine break in St. Lucia. (ANI)

Amy Winehouse's Husband Wants DNA Test

2009-04-21T00:14:00.000-07:00

April 21st, 2009 3:38pm

Amy WinehouseAmy Winehouse is set for an agonizing wait to find out if her estranged husband Blake Fielder-Civil is to become a dad - he has demanded a paternity test from his alleged lover.

Gilleen Morris is adamant she is expecting Fielder-Civil's baby after a brief fling while they were being treated at the Phoenix Futures Rehab Centre in Sheffield, England in February.

The news has reportedly devastated Winehouse - but she will have to wait for official confirmation as her estranged husband is denying Morris' allegation and demanding a DNA test to establish the truth.

His mother, Georgette Civil, says: "We need more information."

Fielder-Civil filed for divorce from Winehouse in January over allegations she had cheated on him during a sunshine break in St. Lucia.

10 Reasons to Get a Paternity Test

2009-03-17T13:31:00.000-07:00

BY Ryan QuintalTue Feb 24, 2009 at 10:47 AM

1. Confidentiality - If you are uncertain, you can get tested without anyone knowing.
2. Infidelity - Statistics say that anywhere between 40%-60% of married women have or will cheat on their husband.
3. Looks Can Be Deceiving - Just because junior has the same color eyes and hair as you, doesn't mean he shares the same genes.
4. It's Convenient - Some companies will come right to your home to do the test. Others will send a kit in the mail and you can collect the DNA sample yourself.
5. It's Accurate - If you are uncertain, a paternity test will take that uncertainty away. Results are proof positive.
6. Women Cheat - Most people think guys are the only ones who are unfaithful. The truth is, 40%-60% of women cheat.
7. Child Support is Expensive - Wage garnishment sucks. If you have to pay it at least make sure its going to the right place.
8. It's affordable - Competitition has driven the cost of a legal paternity test below $500.
9. The kid might not be yours - Another stat shows 10% of kids being raised by non-biological fathers. This includes step fathers and adoptions. But still, this number seems high.
10. You'll sleep better - Knowing the truth when you're uncertain is like taking 3 shots of Nyquil without the hangover.

Suspicious dads prompt paternity test trend

2009-03-17T00:27:00.000-07:00

(China Daily)

Requests by men for paternity testing in China have been increasing in recent years, with suspicious husbands doubting whether their wives have been faithful, according to Chinese centres that provide DNA testing.

The Paternity Test Centre of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital made more than 200 paternity checks last year, a 30 per cent increase over 2003, a centre staffer said.

The centre, the city's unique hospital-run paternity test centre, received just a dozen clients when it was founded in 2001.

The DNA test cases increased more rapidly in prosperous economic zones, such as in South China's Guangdong Province, including Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

News reports indicated that the People's Hospital in Shenzhen, a city neighbouring Hong Kong, conducted more than 1,000 DNA tests last year. About half of the cases involved Hong Kong residents.

The number was a 50 per cent annual increase, staff with the hospital said.

Experts say comedies and tragedies happen every day at paternity test centres across the country, such as a heart-broken wife bursting into tears while her husband was recognized as the father of an extra-martial child, or a husband getting angry because of his wife's infidelity.

An well-known paternity test in Beijing, for example, proved that former football star Gao Feng is the father of a 3-year-old boy from a previous relationship.

It was reported that the footballer was urged to pay alimony to the child's mother, Wang Nawen, a bar owner in Shenyang, capital city of Northeast China's Liaoning Province.

The footballer's current girlfriend, the famous pop singer, Na Ying, gave birth to a baby late last year, which is also believed to be his. Gao has not disputed he is the father of Na's child.

A medical specialist surnamed Fan from the Beijing paternity test centre said her centre has received people from all walks of life and of different ages.

The centre has been strictly keeping secret the personal information of its clients who can make DNA checks anonymously.

Thanks to the introduction of high-tech equipment, paternity tests have become easier and more accurate than before, Fan said.

A common DNA test in the centre costs 2,400 to 3,600 yuan (US$290-435) and the results come out within two weeks.

DNA is the genetic material in the cells of human being. Every person's DNA is unique except for identical twins. Since it is so specific, just like a fingerprint, DNA paternity testing is the most powerful form of testing, Fan said.

Scientists magnify the DNA in the samples several million times, making them large enough to reveal hereditary information. By comparing samples, it can be determined, based on certain hereditary principles, if a blood relationship exists between the samples.

DNA paternity testing can be performed when the mother is not available.

Generally speaking, the paternity testing falls into two categories -- for civil purposes and for criminal investigations.

A paternity test centre is commonly authorized by judicial departments or public security departments and supervised by the Ministry of Health.

Experts attribute the growth of civil paternity testing to traditional ideas that require chastity and complete loyalty from women. Especially after China applied the one-child policy, a child found to be illegitimate may bring disastrous consequences.

"Increasing numbers of people taking the test suggests that social views on women's status and rights is still confined to bearing babies," said Chen Fan, a secretary in a real estate enterprise.

DNA Paternity Test Reveals Twins With Different Fathers

2009-02-17T00:30:00.000-08:00

Cincinnati, OH. U.S.A. — DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), a leading DNA testing company, reports several cases of twins that DNA paternity testing proved to have different fathers. Such occurrences, although rare, are being more frequently revealed via DNA testing.

“These cases underline the necessity for testing both fraternal twins in a paternity test, if any doubt at all exists about the circumstances surrounding the twins’ conception,” says Dr. Michael Baird, DDC’s laboratory director. Paternity test results are often used as basis for child support and child custody decisions. Further, the biological father’s medical history, such as information about hereditary diseases, could be important for a child’s overall health maintenance.

Fraternal twins are formed when two separate eggs are fertilized by two sperms. If a woman has contact with different partners within her fertile time period and has multiple ovulations, it is possible for her to have fraternal twins or even triplets with different fathers. This phenomenon has been dubbed in medical literature as heteropaternal superfecundation.

“There is a small time window when eggs are able to be fertilized,” says Dr. Baird. Sperm cells can live inside a woman’s body for 4-5 days. Once ovulation occurs, the egg remains viable for 12-48 hours before it begins to disintegrate. Thus, the fertile period can span 5-7 days.

In her article Multiple Births, Dr. Terence Zach of Creighton University states that the average birth rate of fraternal twins in the United States is about 8 per 1000 births (identical twins are 4 per 1000 births), although the rate varies by race.

The rate of fraternal twinning and other multiple births has been increasing since the 1970s, with the advent of assisted fertility methods, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). DDC has had a paternity test case in which the donated sperm for the IVF proved to be a mixture from two males, according to laboratory staff.

“The frequency of twinning is quite low, and so such cases [of twins with different fathers] are even rarer,” says Dr. Baird. “Previous DNA testing methods, based on blood antigens, were able to detect some of these cases, but DNA testing is much more powerful and now we can begin to get more accurate statistics. More accurate paternity testing might prove it to be a long-standing but little known phenomenon.”

Should You Buy PaternityTests From a Drug Store?

2009-02-17T00:23:00.000-08:00

When I look at my kids, I have zero doubt they are mine and Anne’s. Appearance, mannerisms and behavior are all dead giveaways.

Besides, I was there when they were born, and we have the ultimate proof detector: they love books.

For some parents, such clarity is lacking. A few years ago there was a case where two children were switched in the hospital and it was years before the discovery made. There was another case last month in which two Czech moms decided to keep the reversed children, reports the Australian News .

Such cases are rare. Far more common are men – rightfully or wrongfully – who doubt their “dadliness.” Consider the black-haired dad who has a red-haired daughter. And where did that nose come from, anyway?

It was bound to happen sooner or later, but Rite Aid stores are now selling a paternity test kit called Identigene in California, Oregon and Washington, reports The New York Times . “There is a curiosity and a need to know that can be provided discreetly, conveniently and affordably at retail,” Douglas R. Fogg, chief operating officer of Sorenson Genomics, tells the Times.

Paternity Testing

2009-02-10T13:15:00.000-08:00

If you have had more than one partner, it is natural for you to want to know who the father of your baby is. Different reasons to establish paternity include the need to collect support financially or emotionally, or simply for the peace of mind that accompanies knowing for sure.

Paternity testing from an accredited laboratory typically costs between $400.00 and $2,000.00, depending on the area in which you live in and the type of paternity testing you choose. The American Pregnancy Association recommends paternity testing from a testing facility that has been accredited by the AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks) such as DNA Diagnostics Center. Results are usually available to the patient in 5 business days or less.
Why is establishing Paternity important?

Establishing paternity is important to ensure a child’s wellbeing and to fully protect his or her rights. Definitively knowing one’s biological parentage is important for several reasons:

* It allows access to legal and social benefits, including social security, veteran’s, and inheritance benefits.
* It provides an accurate medical history for the child, giving the healthcare provider additional insight during diagnosis and in managing the child’s health.
* It strengthens the bond between father and child.

If there is a question on who the father is, paternity testing should be done as soon as possible. Most states have laws that require an unmarried couple to fill out an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) form at the hospital to legally establish who the father. If the couple is unmarried and the mother has not been married in the last 300 days, then no father will be listed on the birth certificate until this legally binding form is filled out. The AOP is sent to the states Bureau of Vital statistics, is recorded, and the father listed becomes the legal father.

After the AOP is signed, couples have a limited amount of time, depending on the state, to request a DNA paternity test to be done and amend the AOP; if this is not done, the father previously listed on the AOP could be held legally responsible for the child even if he is not the biological father.

If the mother is married to someone other than the father of the baby or has not been divorced for over 300 days, her husband is presumed to be the father of the baby. The biological father can only be named the legal father if he fills out an AOP and the husband also signs a denial of paternity. If the husband does not sign the denial of paternity, then either biological parent would need to take action in court to establish true paternity.

During the time that no father is listed as legal father, the baby's rights are not fully protected. Naming a legal father is vital in ensuring that the baby is eligible for child support, and benefits such as social security, veterans benefits, and health care.

If you need a paternity test to ensure the right man is named as the father, call DNA Diagnostics Center at 1-800-798-0580.
Types of Paternity Testing:

* Postnatal (after your child’s birth) DNA testing:
o Blood collection and testing
o Buccal swab (cheek swab) collection and testing
o Umbilical cord collection and testing
o Other sample collection and testing (semen, tissue, hair, etc.)
* Prenatal (before your child’s birth) DNA testing:
o Amniocentesis: This test is performed in the second trimester, anywhere from the 14th-20th weeks of pregnancy. During this procedure, the doctor uses ultrasound to guide a thin needle into your uterus, through your abdomen. The needle draws out a small amount of amniotic fluid, which is tested. Risks include a small chance of harming the baby and miscarriage. Other side effects may include cramping, leaking of amniotic fluid, and vaginal bleeding. A doctor's consent is needed to do this procedure for paternity testing.
o Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): This test consists of a thin needle or tube which a doctor inserts from the vagina, through the cervix, guided by an ultrasound, to obtain chorionic villi. Chorionic villi are little finger-like pieces of tissue attached to the wall of the uterus. The chorionic villi and the fetus come from the same fertilized egg, and have the same genetic makeup. This testing can be done earlier in pregnancy from the 10th-13th weeks. A doctor's consent is needed to do this procedure for paternity testing.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Paternity Testing:

How soon can we start the testing process? DNA testing can be done as early as the end of the first trimester of pregnancy, starting in the 10th week by the CVS procedure.

Are test results kept completely confidential? It is a rule of most DNA laboratories to keep your results completely confidential. Speak with each laboratory individually on their policies concerning confidentiality.

What risk does DNA testing pose to the mother and the developing baby? Testing conducted after a baby’s birth involves no known risks. Prenatal DNA testing done in conjunction with other prenatal testing involves some risk associated with how the testing is conducted, whether amniocentesis or CVS. These tests are often discouraged for the sole reason of seeking paternity because of the increased miscarriage risks.

Can an exact date of conception be determined accurately without a paternity test? Many women have questions about the date of possible conception, and unfortunately figuring this out is not always so easy. The assumption is that if a woman has pretty regular menstrual cycles, then she will be ovulating during a certain time of the month. Ovulation is the time when conception can take place because that is when an egg is made available.

The problem is that most women do not ovulate on an exact date each month, and many women have a different ovulation day from month to month. If you also take into account that sperm can live in the body 3-5 days after intercourse has taken place, this can make figuring out conception very difficult.

Most doctors use the first day of the last period (LMP) and ultrasound measurements to gage the gestational age of a baby and determine when the baby was conceived. But these are just tools used to estimate the dates—it is very hard for anything to tell what the exact date of conception really is. Most people do not realize that ultrasounds can be off up to 5-7 days in early pregnancy and up to a couple weeks off if the first ultrasounds are done farther into the second trimester or beyond.

Due dates are not an accurate tool for determining conception since they also are only an estimation date (only 5% of women give birth on their due dates).

If you are seeking the estimated date of conception for paternity reasons, and intercourse with two different partners took place within 10 days of each other, we strongly encourage that paternity testing be done; this testing can be done during pregnancy or after the baby is born. This is the only way to accurately know who the father is.

How much does it cost to establish paternity? Costs will vary dependent on which types of procedures are performed. Prices can range from $400.00 to $2,000.00. Prenatal testing is often more costly than testing done after a baby is born because of the additional doctor and hospital-related fees. Some testing sites offer lower cost testing that is non-court-approved, or “curiosity testing.” Most centers offer payment plans and will require full payment before they release the results to you.

Can I use the DNA test results in court? Many centers now offer court-approved tests, but also lower cost “curiosity testing.” If you aren't sure if you will need the results for a court case, it is probably worth the extra cost to go ahead and have a court-approved test done.

Paternity Test Ordered for Smith's Baby

2009-01-17T00:33:00.000-08:00

'I Feel Great,' Says Jubilant Birkhead
By CHRIS FRANCESCANI

A DNA test was ordered by a Bahamian court judge on Tuesday to determine who is the real father of Anna Nicole Smith's infant daughter, Dannielynn.

Virgie Arthur, the late Playboy playmate's mother, confirmed to ABC News that a test was ordered in a closed court hearing on the Bahamian island of Nassau, though she declined further comment on the day's proceedings.

Larry Birkhead, the man many believe to be the father of the 6-month-old baby, was jubilant as he emerged from the courthouse.

"I feel great,'' he said, adding, "it's been a good day in court for me.''

Howard K. Stern, who is listed as the father of the child on her Bahamian birth certificate, also declined to comment after court.

It remains unclear whether he will comply with the order. Should he challenge the order, the paternity mystery could drag on for another month or more. But if he complies and allows the baby's DNA to be tested, the vexing question of who fathered Smith's baby daughter will finally be answered.

The paternity test is one of a series of legal battles regarding the untimely death last month of Anna Nicole Smith.

There's also the custody fight. Smith's mother Virgie Arthur was in a Bahamian court last week trying to wring custody of the baby away from Stern, whom she says is an unfit father, if a father at all.

And while Bahamian and Florida police have both insisted that their ongoing probe into Smith's death is not a murder investigation, new evidence they turned up was enough to delay a Florida medical examiner from announcing his findings last week. Bahamian police met with Florida investigators last week at the hotel where Smith died.

McCREADY’S EX DEMANDS PATERNITY TEST

2009-01-17T00:20:00.000-08:00

Country music singer MINDY McCREADY’s reportedly abusive ex-boyfriend is demanding a paternity test to determine whether or not he is the father of her six-month-old son.
BILLY McKNIGHT claims McCready wants him to be a proper father to son ZANDER, but he says he has serious doubts about whether the boy is his biological child. McKnight served 30 days in jail for abusing McCready after being arrested and charged with attempted murder after a domestic dispute in May 2005.

McCready learned that she was pregnant last summer (05) and admitted she tried to kill herself with prescription medication in a Florida hotel room. She gave birth to her son in March (06) and now is even considering reconciling with McKnight. McKnight says isn’t sure he’s the father, but is more than willing to step into the role if he has proof of paternity.
He tells American publication National Enquirer, "She took off with a con artist when I was in jail, and I don’t know what was going on in her life at the time. "She wants me to be a father to Zander and has even talked to me about getting back together as a family.
"I look forward to it, but I have to know for sure the child is mine."

Why do paternity testing?

2008-12-17T13:25:00.000-08:00

Why do paternity testing?
Parental and Foresnsic Testing

* To establish an accurate medical history for the child.
* To prevent disputes in adoption
* To create a record for immigration
* To foster peace of mind for all involved parties
* To obtain child support.
* To determine the birth father.
* To determine the birth mother (cases of switching babies in the hospital shortly after birth.)

How do DNA tests usually work?
The test is based upon the principals of inheritance. A child gets one half of his/her genetic makeup from the mother and the other half from the biological father.

The test reveals a control batch of genetic markers from all parties. The genetic markers that the child shares with the mother are first located. Then to determine paternity, the child's remaining markers are compared to the alleged father. If the man is indeed the father, all of the markers that did not match the mother's should match his. If all of the child's remaining markers match the alleged father, evidence is provided that he is the biological father of the child. If they do not match, he is excluded as the biological father of the child.

When the mother is not tested, a larger batch of control markers are revealed from the alleged father and child. If these markers show tat the man is contributing half of the genetic makeup of the child, he is given evidence that he is the biological father of the child. If markers are found not to match between the alleged father and child, the man is excluded from being the biological father of the child.

A self Collection Kit can be sent to your home if you do not need a legal notarized result.

Purposes of various kinds of testing.

* DNA - To confirm the birth parents of a child.
* Buccal Swab - samples for testing may be obtained by using cotton swabs to collect cells by stoking the lining of the inner cheek. This procedure is especially useful for newborns and small children. It is painfree and as effective as a blood sample with virtually no recollection.
* Forensic Testing - Genetic testing may be used as evidence in comparing samples of victims and suspects in violent and non-violent crimes such as homicides, breaking and entering, incest, rape, etc.
* Abnormal Specimen Testing - Genetic testing can sometimes be performed on an aged blood, bone or tissue sample.
* Family Studies - It is possible to do genetic testing on remaining family members, when a party in question is unavailable.

Test Purpose/Samples Needed From

* Routine Paternity, Additional Sample/Mother, child, alleged father
* Motherless Paternity Additional Sample/Child, alleged father only
* Prenatal Paternity - Amniocentesis CVS/Mother, fetus, alleged father
* Absent Alleged Father Paternity/Mother, child, both paternal grandparents.
* Routine Paternity STAT Results/3 Business Days/Mother, child, alleged father
* Siblingship Studies/Two siblings, mother (if available)
* Identical Twin Studies/One set of twins
* Sperm Detection/One garment sample
* Marital Fidelity Studies-Control Samples from Two People/One garment sample\
* Forensic Studies/One evidence sample, one suspect sample, one victim sample (if any)

How Long and How Much?
The process is relatively easy and reasonable.

* Costs very but figure around $500 for a trio with Buccal swabs or blood samples.
* Additional cost would be to a private clinic for specimen collection, which may be around $20 per person.
* If you prefer not to go to a medical site and do not need a legal notarized result, a self-collection kit can be sent t your home for around $350. One kit will collect up to three people. Cost of testing is usually separate and additional cost.
* Results will take around 2 weeks.

How can I set up a test?
You can often set-up the process over the internet. However, to have legal clout, a lab visit is necessary.

* Discuss testing options with a private consultant (see resources)
* Usual prepay for testing by cashier's check, money order, attorney's trust account check or credit card.

Newsbytes

Home Paternity Test goes Nationwide
There is an over-the-counter paternity test kit marketed on a trial basis in several West Coast states in November, It's now available nationwide. Identigene, a Salt Lake City-based genetics company says that its DNA Paternity Test Collection Kit is now available in 4,363 Rite Rid stores in 30 states across the country. The kit retails for $29.99 and requires a $119 laboratory fee to obtain results. The kit includes cotton swabs that are used to rub inside the child's and possible father's cheek. The samples, along with consent forms, are mailed to Identigene's labs for processing, and results are returned in three to five business days.
Source: USA Today

Researchers Recommend Ways To Improve Analyses Of DNA Microarray Data
DNA microarrays are increasingly being used for analyzing gene expression in human cancers. However, converting the thousands of data points from these microarrays into clear interpretable information has been challenging.
Source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC000/333/333/359682.html

Britain Plans to Outlaw Paternity Tests Without Mother's or a Court's Consent
Just another example of people trying to hid the true identity of the birth father. Does this really protect children or does it protect others who tell lies about ho the father really is. Who really benefits here?
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;$sessionid$3UKQVPAAACSV3QFIQMGCFF4AVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2002/05/19/ndna19.xml&sSheet=/news/2002/05/19/ixhome.html

Without DNA testing, women can lie to children about who their father is and be rewarded with eighteen or more years of child support. In Kirk Kerkorian's case, that's worth more than $300,000 a month!

Several US states have already passed laws that encourage honesty about paternity, which is a better public policy.
Source stop.paternityfraud.com

Free DNA Paternity Test for Father’s Day

2008-09-28T00:22:00.000-07:00

Posted Sep 28 08 10:26pm

I am not promoting anything here but I thought it was an intersting news aswell as nothing short of odd considering the recent and ongoing news pages spend on discussing hollywood and famous fatherhood battles inside and out of court this is one kind of an offer that Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc. a leading DNA testing laboratory, has announced that it will repeat its offer of five free paternity tests, a $2000 value, to fathers and alleged fathers as a special promotion to celebrate the upcoming Father’s Day holiday. Interested parties should contact Chromosomal Laboratories by June 14th to be entered into the drawing. Five fathers will be chosen at random to receive a free home paternity test kit.

source webwire

Kerry Katona devastated with hubbys love child claims

2008-09-28T00:10:00.000-07:00

September 28th, 2008 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI

London, Sept 28 (ANI): Pop singer Kerry Katona is devastated by the news that her hubby Mark Croft may have a secret love child, it has emerged.

The ex-Atomic Kitten star is rocked after hearing that Crofts ex-lover reckons he fathered her three-year-old.

According to friends, the toddler is the spitting image of ex-cabbie Croft, who may have to undergo a paternity test to see if he is the father.

If Croft is the dad, the 37-year-old could end up being hit with a huge bill for supporting the child.

It will be a yet another massive blow for Katona, who was recently declared bankrupt.

Kerry hit the roof at first because she thought someone was muck-raking, News of the World quoted a pal, as saying.

But when she went through it with Mark, Kerry calmed down as she realised there was no crossover between his ex and her. The woman involved is pretty sure Croft is the dad because the other guy in the frame had a test earlier this year and he wasnt the father, the pal, added.

Croft met the woman four years ago in Warrington, Cheshire. They started seeing each other after meeting on a night out.

The source added: It was a casual relationship and he stopped seeing her when he hooked up with Kerry. (ANI)

Cairo paternity test for King Tut

2008-08-06T13:22:00.000-07:00

One of the two mummified foetuses during preparations for a DNA test in Cairo, Egypt, 6 August 2008
It is hoped DNA tests will confirm the foetuses are Tutankhamun's offspring

DNA tests are to be conducted on the mummified remains of two stillborn children found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian officials say.

Egypt's chief archaeologist hopes the tests will confirm whether they were the offspring of the boy pharaoh.

It is also hoped the tests will clarify whether the children's grandmother was the famously-beautiful queen Nefertiti.

They were found in the Luxor tomb of the boy king, who died over 3,000 years ago, by explorer Howard Carter in 1922.

Since then they have been kept in storage at the Cairo School of Medicine, and have not been publicly displayed.

Some scholars think the female foetuses' mother was Ankhesenamun, Tutankhamun's only known wife and daughter of Nefertiti.

Zahi Hawass, the head of Egypt's Supreme Council for Antiquities, said the tests could help determine Tutankhamun's family lineage, which has long piqued the curiosity of Egyptologists.

Mummy scan

"For the first time we will be able to identify the family of King Tut," Mr Hawass told Reuters news agency.
Zahi Hawass, file pic from March 2007
Zahi Hawass is hoping to identify the family of the boy king

He added that this should help "to discover the mummy of Nefertiti", which scholars say has never been identified.

DNA samples from the two foetuses - thought to have been stillborn between five and seven months into pregnancy - will be compared to each other and to Tutankhamun at Cairo University, and the results should be known by December, Mr Hawass said.

Tutankhamun's remains were examined by DNA and computerised tomography (CT) scans in 2005.

His was one of the first royal mummies to undergo the procedure as Egypt attempted to confirm the identities of all its ancient rulers.

'Wonderful things'

Tutankhamun, who lived in the mid-14th Century BC, is believed to have ascended to the throne aged about nine.
Death mask of Tutankhamun
Scholars believe Tutankhamun had no surviving children

Scholars believe he married Ankhesenamun at the age of 12, but the couple had no surviving children.

Although in life he was of only moderate historical significance, in death Tutankhamun achieved worldwide fame thanks to the virtually intact state of his tomb when it was opened by British explorer Carter in 1922.

It was packed with such a fabulous trove of gold and ebony treasures that when Carter first peered inside and was asked if he could see anything, his famous reply was: "Yes, wonderful things."

The treasures that were unearthed have captivated the world and drawn millions to the Valley of the Kings.

Questions over why Tutankhamun died at about the age of 19, and rumours of a curse prematurely killing those involved with the excavation of his tomb, have only increased the pharaoh's fame.

Scary Spice Takes Baby For Paternity Test

2007-08-08T03:59:00.000-07:00

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown carries her 2-month-old daughter Angel Iris into a Los Angeles medical office for a DNA test on Monday in a bid to prove that Eddie Murphy is her father.

Murphy was also due to appear in court today to submit to a paternity test, UK’s The Sun reports.

“Mel knows the baby is Eddie’s and can’t believe it has got to this point where she has to force him to acknowledge there is a chance he could be the father,” a source tells The Sun.

The source adds: “At least this way they will know officially whether Eddie is the daddy or not and move on from there. This isn’t about the money, it’s about Angel knowing for sure who her dad is.”

We shall soon know who Angel Brown’s baby daddy is!!

UPDATE: Pictures added of Eddie Murphy dressed in a spiffy suit and sunglasses, leaving the Roxbury Medical Center in Beverly Hills after just taking his DNA test. When asked if he’d support Angel if he was the father, Eddie told reporters, “Absolutely. I’ll do the right thing.”

Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/tags/angel-brown/#ixzz0NaWenROf

Estranged wife of Bihar MP seeks DNA test India News

2007-07-29T05:27:00.000-07:00

Dec 10, 2007, 11:53 GMT

Patna, Dec 10 (IANS) Pramila Kumari Manjhi, the estranged wife of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Rajesh Kumar Manjhi, Monday challenged him to undergo DNA tests after he claimed, in his divorce petition, that he was not the father of one of her sons.

Manjhi filed a divorce petition in Gaya district civil court last week and said that Pramila had been married before and one of her sons was from her previous marriage. He also charged that Pramila misbehaved with his parents and was defaming him for money.

'I challenge him to go for a DNA test along with my children to ascertain the truth,' Pramila told IANS.

Pramila said only a DNA test would prove whether he is the father of her children or not. 'A scientific test like DNA will expose his claim that he was not the father of one of my sons.'

She admitted that she was married before but said Manjhi was the father of her sons. 'Manjhi has been lying all along and making false allegations to get rid of me since I raised objection to his extra-marital relationship,' she said.

A parliamentary committee was set up after Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee received a complaint Dec 15, 2006, from Pramila, alleging the misuse of the railway pass issued in her name.

She alleged that another woman was availing of medical facilities meant for her as spouse of Majhi. She said her husband had married the woman without divorcing her.

A few months ago the committee had recommended the MP's suspension for three months from parliament. Manjhi represents the Gaya parliamentary constituency.

Pramila works as an anganbari sevika (day care centre volunteer) in Bodh Gaya after her politician husband deserted her. 'I stayed over a year with my parents at a village in Jehanabad district and later shifted to Bodh Gaya,' she said.

© 2007 Indo-Asian News Service