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Review
. 2021 May 31;8(4):135-143.
doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1728689. eCollection 2021 Dec.

DNA Profiling in Forensic Science: A Review

Jaya Lakshmi Bukyya  1 , M L Avinash Tejasvi  2 , Anulekha Avinash  3 , Chanchala H P  4 , Priyanka Talwade  4 , Mohammed Malik Afroz  5 , Archana Pokala  2 , Praveen Kumar Neela  6 , T K Shyamilee  7 , Vammi Srisha  8
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Review

DNA Profiling in Forensic Science: A Review

Jaya Lakshmi Bukyya et al. Glob Med Genet. .

Abstract

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 described the use of genetic markers in forensic investigation and their limitations.

Keywords: base pairs; deoxyribonucleic acid; polymerase chain reaction; simple sequence repeat; single-nucleotide polymorphism.

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Conflict of Interest None declared.

Figures

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Structure of DNA. Image courtesy: National Human Genome Research Institute.
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Classification of human genome.
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Extraction of DNA.
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