International Biosciences

International Biosciences (IBDNA), is a UK-based DNA testing company with offices in Brighton, East Sussex. The company offers a range of DNA tests including the Natera Panorama prenatal test as well as peace of mind relationship tests, ancestry and genetic predisposition testing., International Biosciences operates worldwide and has operations in Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Canada and India.

International Biosciences
IndustryBiotechnology
Founded2005 (2005) in the United Kingdom[1]
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsNatera Panorama prenatal test; peace of mind relationship tests, ancestry and genetic predisposition tests.
ServicesDNA Testing
Websitewww.ibdna.com

History

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Founded in 2005, the company was the subject of criticism in July 2009 when it launched over-the-counter paternity tests via Pharmacies across the United Kingdom making it the first company to retail DNA kits on the high street.[2][3] Josephine Quintavalle, of Comment on Reproductive Ethics, said the easy availability of the test raised deep concerns [4] The sales initiative was very similar to that successfully employed in the US by Identigene, L.L.C. a subsidiary of Sorenson Genomics, LLC.

References

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  1. ^ "International Biosciences Review - Is it the best DNA kit?". comparednakits.com. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  2. ^ DNA paternity tests to sell for £30 , The Telegraph
  3. ^ Chemist sells £30 DNA test , Daily Express
  4. ^ Concern over paternity test sale , BBC News
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