DNA Fingerprinting Technique in Forensic Investigation

DNA Profiling has revolutionized forensic genetics and is widely accepted in legal cases. DNA typing has an advantage over traditional protein analysis and it is more informative and can be analyzed in minute and/or degraded material as DNA is physically much more resistant to degradation that proteins. DNA analysis provides the best avenue for unequivocal exclusion of the innocent suspects. DNA tests can also yield statistical results that are effectively positive identification. Due to all these impressive applications DNA test has become the darling of the criminal and civil justice system world over.