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Article: DNA Recognition Instruments
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- World of Forensic Science
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DNA Recognition Instruments
With the advent of molecular detection techniques, the repertoire of forensic tools has grown considerably. The ability to detect deoxyribonucleic acid (
DNA
) and even to match the nucleic acid to its source can allow the forensic scientist to identify an individual, or to determine if the individual was at the scene of a particular investigation.
DNA recognition instruments allow rapid
identification
of the origin of DNA in an environmental or medical sample. Recognition of the source of DNA is important in pathogen (disease-causing agent) identification in various public health, diagnostic, and military forensic applications.
DNA recognition instruments ...