One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. The discovery revolutionized ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Forensic scientists have used genetic material (DNA) as evidence in criminal cases such as rape and murder since the middle of the last decade ...
DNA fingerprinting has been hailed by law-enforcement officials as the 20th century’s most important breakthrough in forensic science. They are eager to use the new technology to identify and ...