To discover the biological heritage of your furry companion with the greatest accuracy, at Koko Genetics we analyze the genetic variants observed in the autosomal region of their DNA. These markers, scientifically known as SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms), are fundamental in our analysis because each breed possesses unique genetic variants.
Once we read these markers, we use a methodology based on statistical calculations and comparisons to determine their breed. The accuracy of this breed analysis relies on the following key factors:
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Scientific reference databases: Koko's dataset contains the genotypes of thousands of individuals from hundreds of different breeds. This solid reference base comes primarily from public datasets extracted from peer-reviewed scientific publications, which guarantees maximum technical rigor.
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The age and homogeneity of the lineage: The accuracy of the analysis depends directly on the genetic groups compared. For example, a breed that originated hundreds of years ago, which is very different from the rest and homogeneous within itself, will have a very high detection accuracy.
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The challenge of modern breeds: On the other hand, recently created breeds, which have undergone modifications through multiple modern crossings, have a slightly lower accuracy. This is completely natural on a biological level, since these are more heterogeneous populations that share a common and recent genetic history with other breeds.
Despite the logical challenges presented by the genetic evolution of our pets, at Koko Genetics we constantly work to refine and calibrate our biomedical methodology. Our goal is to guarantee you the highest scientific accuracy possible in every DNA test, offering you rigorous and highly reliable results.