Post by c4 on Dec 20, 2017 21:58:29 GMT -5
The vampire retrovirus "vHERV" allegedly alters the DNA of an infected subject resulting in the exhibition of recognized physical traits. Therefore, there should be common genetic markers among all carriers.
If a substantial sample of real vampires took a full genome DNA test to establish the values of mDNA and YDNA markers, an analysis of said values may reveal commonality and thus establish which marker values are vampiric.
If there were to be some sort of project to identify vampiric genetic makeup, maybe creating a "real vampires" (does not necessarily have to be so named) project on a DNA testing site like "Family Tree DNA" and calling for real vampires to submit their genetic material is one possible option if there is still any desire to create a "vampire test." Once the values of the genetic markers were identified, one could easily verify real vampires through positive identification of certain genetic marker values.
The test is minimally invasive; it requires that an individual simply spits into a test tube or rubs a cotton swab on their cheeks to collect skin cells. The testing company handles the DNA, and after several months provides a spreadsheet to the subject and project administrator of their genetic marker values.
One issue with this proposal is that it may be cost prohibitive. Testing the mDNA and 100+ markers of the Y DNA costs around $300 US, and there is of course no guarantee that the markers in question will even be those that are commonly tested. Some people may also have an issue with sharing their DNA. To do the entire genetic sequence requires a "Big Y" test priced at over $1000 US, and going over those numbers is no easy feat. You would pay the testing company directly - no need to pay an intermediary.
Even if there is no marker found, I am sure there would be some fascinating data collected. Anyway, if there is desire to do this, the individual who starts the project on the DNA website should be someone trusted, as they will have access to everyone's data in order to conduct the analysis. This is the only way in my opinion to establish if there is in fact genetic material specific to vampires.
If a substantial sample of real vampires took a full genome DNA test to establish the values of mDNA and YDNA markers, an analysis of said values may reveal commonality and thus establish which marker values are vampiric.
If there were to be some sort of project to identify vampiric genetic makeup, maybe creating a "real vampires" (does not necessarily have to be so named) project on a DNA testing site like "Family Tree DNA" and calling for real vampires to submit their genetic material is one possible option if there is still any desire to create a "vampire test." Once the values of the genetic markers were identified, one could easily verify real vampires through positive identification of certain genetic marker values.
The test is minimally invasive; it requires that an individual simply spits into a test tube or rubs a cotton swab on their cheeks to collect skin cells. The testing company handles the DNA, and after several months provides a spreadsheet to the subject and project administrator of their genetic marker values.
One issue with this proposal is that it may be cost prohibitive. Testing the mDNA and 100+ markers of the Y DNA costs around $300 US, and there is of course no guarantee that the markers in question will even be those that are commonly tested. Some people may also have an issue with sharing their DNA. To do the entire genetic sequence requires a "Big Y" test priced at over $1000 US, and going over those numbers is no easy feat. You would pay the testing company directly - no need to pay an intermediary.
Even if there is no marker found, I am sure there would be some fascinating data collected. Anyway, if there is desire to do this, the individual who starts the project on the DNA website should be someone trusted, as they will have access to everyone's data in order to conduct the analysis. This is the only way in my opinion to establish if there is in fact genetic material specific to vampires.