DNA analysis is crucial for identifying individuals and their relatives, using technologies like PCR, electrophoresis, and fingerprinting.

In order to understand how AFLP-PCR works, it's first important to understand what researchers mean when they use the term "DNA fingerprinting." In short, DNA fingerprinting involves the ...

After continued poor sales of its ancestry testing kits, the U.S. firm sought to keep afloat with $35 million of financing ...

A forensic lab in Texas focused solely on cold case investigations is gaining attention for its ability to use powerful DNA testing to help crack unsolvable cases.

Brian Ibe (23) was brought in to Newbridge Garda Station to be questioned on suspicion of assaulting Peter Kennedy (65), the ...

The study also found DNA from the surface of capsules can be transferred to the inner surface of ziplock bags (ZLBs) commonly used in transportation. "This small-scale study indicates that capsule ...

“I understand the prosecution has a position with respect to how strong their cases is, but the only thing I’ve heard about ...

Colorado dad Chris Watts, accused of killing his wife and daughters, has been ordered to give up cheek swabs and copies of his handprints and footprints Adam Carlson is the senior editor for human ...

The applications of DNA testing, or DNA fingerprinting within forensic science is often what most people think of when they hear the phrase. Popularized by television and cinema, using DNA to ...

The O.J. Simpson trial brought home to millions around the world the degree to which DNA fingerprinting and other laboratory sciences have begun to influence decision-making in the courtroom.