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Pet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine [View all]
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/13/dog-human-dna-testPet DNA testing company in doghouse after identifying human as canine
DNA My Dog received human genetic sample and identified it as a malamute, shar-pei and labrador, according to news station
Maya Yang
Wed 13 Mar 2024 14.59 EDT
A pet company has twice sent back dog breed results for human swab samples, prompting doubts surrounding the accuracy of dog breed tests.
On Wednesday, WBZ News reported its investigations team receiving dog breed results from the company DNA My Dog after one of its reporters sent in a swab sample – from her own cheek.
According to the results from the Toronto-based company, WBZ News reporter Christina Hager is 40% Alaskan malamute, 35% shar-pei and 25% labrador.
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