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In the landmark paternity case of the century, DNA Diagnostics Center's laboratory director, Dr. Michael Baird, announced the results of the paternity DNA test conducted between Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn, and Larry Birkhead. Millions around the world were tuned in to hear the announcement—that Birkhead is the father.

The announcement, made in front of the Bahamas court where custody proceedings were underway, marked the final chapter in a series of court battles over the custody of baby Dannielynn. The high-profile paternity test case first made its way to DDC in October 2006 with a court order from a California judge. Dr. Baird, considered one of the nation's leading experts in DNA testing, testified several times in subsequent court hearings from Florida to the Bahamas...

When the media needs DNA testing services, it turns to DNA Diagnostics Center. Since DDC's testing was first featured in the Geraldo Show in 1997, it has provided DNA expertise for over 2,500 hours of national TV, radio, and news programs. DDC is the exclusive provider of DNA testing for the Maury show, and most other daytime and court shows today. Most recently, our testing was featured on Dr. Phil.

Through its work with the media, DDC has brought DNA testing to millions of households worldwide, informing viewers that a DNA test is accessible, affordable, and can answer important questions about identity and family relationships.

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DNA tests performed by DNA Diagnostic Center's Forensic Division led to the exoneration of James Bain, who will be celebrating his first Christmas with his family after 35 years of incarceration. DDC Forensics was approached by the Florida Innocence Project to work on the case, for the laboratory's expertise in analyzing DNA from aged DNA samples typical of post-conviction cases. (More...)

Last year, DDC was also instrumental the release of Robert McClendon, an Ohio man who was incarcerated for 18 years before a DNA test proved him innocent. (More...)

A review of the most common myths associated with DNA testing:

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This article will answer some of your questions and dispel the incorrect beliefs about DNA paternity testing...

DNA Diagnostics Center is pleased to announce that the company has received the Second Annual Fairfield Rotary Club Business Ethics Award. The award is based on five criteria: demonstrated ethical leadership, concern for customer, integrity, respect and loyalty.

Officials noted DDC's dedication to client care, saying that running every test twice is clearly designed to give people the most accurate results. They also cited DDC's leadership in the industry and its community outreach efforts through "DDC Gives."