What is mitochondrial DNA sequencing?
Mitochondrial DNA sequencing, or mtDNA sequencing, is a process by which scientists analyze and compare samples of the DNA located in the mitochondria of the body’s cells. This technique is valuable because mitochondria can serve as a useful source of genetic material when nuclear DNA samples are unavailable or degraded. To learn more about how mtDNA sequencing is used for genetic and DNA testing, visit the mtDNA Test page now.