DNA analysis in Forensic Science
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Forensic DNA analysis has long been serving as a powerful investigative technique in forensic science. It is used to assist criminal investigations not only in convicting suspects but also in exonerating the innocent. It is also used in parentage testing as well as a standard test for identifying immigration eligibility. This review article contributes scientific knowledge of current practice for DNA analysis used in forensic applications. The article provides general introduction to DNA and how is DNA inherited as well as its use as a forensic science tools for human identification. The discovery and development of DNA fingerprinting technique as well as paternal line analysis using Y-chromosome will be mentioned. A brief insight into future areas of development in relation to forensic DNA analysis will also be discussed.
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