dedicated to storing DNA profiles of individuals. The primary purpose of a DNA database is to ease the identification process of suspects during criminal investigations. Despite the intention to do good, the concept of a DNA database is vulnerable to a number of complications and repercussions, affecting the government, general public and crime detectives. Biological Significance DNA Profiling is a forensic process utilised to identify individuals by the characteristics of their DNA. It differentiates…
Introduction DNA profiling, also known as genetic fingerprinting is a method used to identify and evaluate genetic information/DNA in an individual. It is common knowledge that each individual (excluding identical twins) has a unique DNA sequence which makes DNA profiling the most appropriate method of determining paternal relationships and solving crimes. DNA samples can be analysed to produce a DNA profile which can be used as evidence in criminal investigations when matched to samples of material…
Intro The technique of DNA profiling was first discovered in 1985 by Sir Alec Jefferys, a Leicester University geneticist. The work that he did in the laboratory led to the discovery of the technique for genetic profiling, which revealed a pioneer method of biological identification. A humans DNA can be found in hair, saliva, blood, and other various human properties. Sir Alec Jeffreys knew that what he had done was going to be revolutionary. After his discovery, he said “My life changed on Monday…