Analysis of bone remains

The process of genetic analysis from bone remains is highly specialized, involving the extraction of valuable information from often old and degraded samples. Our bone remains analysis service utilizes advanced techniques to extract, purify, and analyze the genetic material present in the bones, allowing for identification and kinship studies.

Obtaining genetic material from bones is possible because DNA is a highly stable molecule that can be preserved for a long time.

The next-generation sequencing (NGS) used in our laboratory not only allows us to obtain the genetic profile of the studied bone samples used for kinship studies, but also provides information such as the physical characteristics (phenotype), gender, and biogeographic ancestry of the individuals from whom they originate.

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Why trust Citogen for your paternity and maternity studies?

The most reliable answer to many of the questions that keep us awake at night lies in our genes, and at Citogen, we have been specialists in DNA processing, extraction, and analysis since 1998. With over 1000 paternity tests conducted annually and numerous cases resolved in the courts each year, we have a proven track record.

We are pioneers in clinical and forensic genetics in Spain, widely recognized internationally, and we have the most advanced and modern technologies and facilities in the market. This allows anyone to benefit from the advances achieved in the fields of genetics, genomics, and transcriptomics at very reasonable prices.

Our laboratory complies with the National Commission for the Forensic Use of DNA (CNUFADN) Agreement under the Spanish Ministry of Justice. Additionally, we hold UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and are members of the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG).

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Basic information on data protection
- Data controller: CITOGEN S.L.U.
- Purpose: To respond to queries raised by the user and to send the requested information.
- Legitimation: User consent
- Recipients: Data will only be transferred if there is a legal obligation.
- Rights: Access, rectification and deletion, as well as other rights, as indicated in the privacy policy.
Please consult our privacy policy for full information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to have prior knowledge of the person's identity to perform the analysis?
No, our bone analysis service can be used both to identify remains of unknown individuals and to confirm the identity of previously known individuals.
Is it necessary to send a large quantity of bone remains to perform the analysis?
Not necessarily. Often, a small sample of bone remains is sufficient to extract the necessary genetic material for the analysis.