What is the use of DNA fingerprinting technology?
DNA fingerprinting technology has made it possible to identify the source of biological samples found at scenes of crime. This will resolve disputes of maternity /paternity, identification of mutilated remains, identification of rape/ murder, identification of missing child, exchange of babies in hospital wards, forensic wildlife, protection of farmers rights and biodiversity. This remarkable technology provides exclusion as well as positive identification with virtually 100% precision. • Are the latent fingerprint and DNA fingerprinting the same? No. They are different. Latent fingerprint is the identification of the individual by the impression of the fingers. DNA fingerprinting is the identification of an individual by the genetic markers, which are present on chromosomes. • Is there any chance of DNA profile being the same among the individuals related or non-related? DNA profile of an individual is unique. It can never be identical even in biologically related individuals except f
