DNA fingerprinting in forensic science

Fatima Farrukh; Samya Shahid

Author(s)

Fatima Farrukh Department of Mathematics, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan

Samya Shahid Department of Mathematics, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Successful interpretation of DNA is influenced by the importance of evidence at the crime scene and the availability of appropriate reference samples. Errors and uncertain results are the hidden sides of DNA fingerprinting. Efforts are underway to improve the results in this field. The DNA is mainly chosen here because it is extensively practiced and acts as a DNA ID card nowadays in many countries. whereas DNA finger-printing is an optimistic technique for forensic scientists. The target of this paper is to develop a professional and scientific view on the issues with DNA profiling in a forensic lab. In this paper a short outlook about DNA profiling objectives and techniques discussed but the main aim of this paper is issued about DNA fingerprinting. It is an engaging trick to investigate someone because DNA finger-printing also identifies the non-coding regions of the genome which makes difference in every living organism. The forensic use of DNA profiling is an innovative way that can help to rescue an innocent. Also in this article, an attempt is made to expand the changing situation of the innovation in the late years and in addition to introduce some genuine situations where different variations of the DNA fingerprinting innovation were effectively connected in understanding the criminal cases in the research labs.

Publication Details

Page(s) 600-606

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences Pakistan, Volume: 3, Issue: 1, Year: 2021

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Keywords

RFLP, DNA Typing, DNA Profiling, VNTR's, Genomic Finger-Printing

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