DNA Fingerprinting
DNA fingerprinting is a method used to identify an individual from a sample of DNA by looking at unique patterns in their DNA. Several types of biological evidence are commonly used in forensic science for the purpose of DNA analysis, including blood, saliva, semen, skin, urine and hair, The full range of DNA profiling including low template DNA, Y-STR and Mitochondrial DNA in case of disputed paternity, child swapping, hereditary matters, rape and murder, identification in mass disasters, visa and immigration protocols, genetic checks in IVF and surrogacy, transplantation donor ID checks etc. Apart from fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling is the other commonly used forensic technique in criminal investigations. DNA being as unique to an individual as fingerprints, help forensic professionals identify or confirm an unidentified person, or to eliminate suspects from a list of accused.