NCJ Number
147172
Journal
Journal of the Forensic Science Society Volume: 33 Issue: 4 Dated: (October-December 1993) Pages: 204-211
Date Published
1993
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The applications and limitations of DNA typing are discussed.
Abstract
Biological remains from the scene of a crime or biological evidence of kinship frequently call upon the use of the analysis of genetic markers. This article briefly discusses the development of DNA typing or fingerprinting to resolve problems presented by traditional typing systems. According to the author, DNA fingerprinting has had its greatest impact on the determination of kinship in immigration and paternity matters. DNA fingerprinting also can be applied to a wide range of animal and plant species to provide an approach to studying genetic variability in wild populations, to helping breeding programs for endangered species, and as an investigative tool to entrap poachers. Limitations of DNA typing are discussed, as are considerations regarding its reliability. DNA amplification, PCR-based DNA typing systems, and digital DNA typing are examined briefly. 22 references