DNA Profiling in Forensic Science: A Review

DNA is present in most of the cells in our body, which is unique in each and every individual, and we leave a trail of it everywhere we go. This has become an advantage for forensic investigators who use DNA to draw conclusion in identification of victim and accused in crime scenes. This review describes the use of genetic markers in forensic investigation and their limitations.

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DNA, unique to each individual, is present in most cells in our body, leaving a trail wherever we go, a useful tool for forensic investigators in identification. The use of genetic markers in forensic investigation is described in this review, along with their limitations.