Grandparents Day (September 13) is a chance for families across the country to celebrate the role grandparents play in their lives. For most of us, that role is built on love, memories, and time spent together. But for some families, the connection between a grandparent and grandchild carries a more practical significance, particularly when a […]
Each year on the 9th day of the 9th month, the world marks International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day, a date chosen deliberately to symbolize the importance of remaining alcohol-free throughout all nine months of pregnancy. In the US, September is also FASD Awareness Month, a dedicated period for shining a light on FASD […]
AlphaBiolabs was delighted to attend the recent 31st Congress of the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG), held in Montréal, Canada. Our Director of Genetics, Casey Randall, represented AlphaBiolabs at this year’s congress, which brought together academics, researchers and forensic science professionals from around the world, alongside leading suppliers in the field. As a leading […]
Every year, on August 31, communities across more than 40 countries come together to mark International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the world’s largest campaign dedicated to ending overdose. Led since 2012 by the Penington Institute, a public health non-profit, IOAD began as a single event and has since grown into a global day of action. […]
The popularity of home DNA testing has grown significantly in recent years, with these tests being used to answer some of life’s most important personal questions. Sometimes those questions are asked quietly, at home, by someone with a private doubt. And sometimes, they’re answered by accident, decades later, in the most unexpected way. That was […]
Every August 11, National Son and Daughter Day gives parents and children a reason to pause and appreciate one another. Unlike more commercial holidays, this day isn’t about gifts or grand gestures. It’s simply a moment to acknowledge the relationship between a parent and their child. The day’s origins are informal, believed to trace back […]
When Kyle Bylin received an at-home DNA test as a Christmas present, he had no idea it would uncover a secret nearly four decades old. That he and another man, Jeremy Morrison, had been switched as newborns at the same hospital in 1988. The story, which has since made national headlines, is a powerful reminder […]
July 26 marks National Aunt and Uncle Day, a day to celebrate the aunts and uncles who show up for birthdays, school plays, and everyday moments that shape a child’s life. Aunts and uncles often occupy a unique space in a family; part parent, part friend, and sometimes the person a child turns to when […]
When most people think about DNA paternity testing, they usually picture something reserved for courtroom dramas or sensationalist TV shows. In reality, paternity testing has become one of the most accessible and widely used forms of DNA testing in the US, helping thousands of families every year gain clarity, confirm relationships, and find peace of […]
Observed annually on 26 June, International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – also known as World Drug Day – is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the global impact of drug misuse and the illicit trade that drives it. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1987, the day brings together governments, […]
