DNA Fingerprinting

DNA fingerprinting is a revolutionary technique that enables scientists to match minute tissue samples and facilitates scientific studies on the composition reproduction and evolution of animal and plant populations. As a tool for positive identification of criminals it plays a particularly important role in forensic science. The first book to be published in the field DNA Fingerprinting is a practical guide to basic principles and laboratory methods as applied to a variety of fields including forensic analysis paternity testing medical diagnostics animal and plant sciences and wildlife poaching.