Editing Genetic testing (section)

===Non-diagnostic testing===
* [[Forensic genetics|Forensic testing]]{{snd}} uses DNA sequences to identify an individual for legal purposes. Unlike the tests described above, forensic testing is not used to detect gene mutations associated with disease. This type of testing can identify crime or catastrophe victims, rule out or implicate a crime suspect, or establish biological relationships between people (for example, paternity).
* [[DNA paternity testing|Paternity testing]]{{snd}} uses special DNA markers to identify the same or similar inheritance patterns between related individuals. Based on the fact that we all inherit half of our DNA from the father, and half from the mother, DNA scientists test individuals to find the match of DNA sequences at some highly differential markers to draw the conclusion of relatedness.
* [[Genealogical DNA test]]{{snd}} used to determine ancestry or ethnic heritage for [[genetic genealogy]].
* Research testing{{snd}} includes finding unknown genes, learning how genes work and advancing understanding of genetic conditions. The results of testing done as part of a research study are usually not available to patients or their healthcare providers.