DNA Fingerprinting
Articles about practical applications of DNA profiling in everyday situations. Coverage spans paternity testing, immigration cases, product authentication and medical diagnostics.
Authenticating Medications and Products
DNA testing is helping catch counterfeit drugs and mislabeled foods, from fake ginseng to species fraud.
Bioinformatics and DNA
Bioinformatics uses computers to decode DNA and biological data, revealing insights that improve medicine, agriculture and human health.
DNA and Criminology
DNA evidence has transformed criminal investigations and helped solve cases that were previously impossible to crack.
Foodborne Illnesses and DNA
DNA helps identify foodborne illness bacteria strains to track sources and prevent outbreaks.
Inherited Disorders and DNA
Find out how inherited disorders get passed down through families and what genetic testing can tell you about your risk.
Paternity Tests and DNA
DNA paternity tests use genetic analysis to confirm biological fatherhood through non-invasive sample collection.
Using DNA and for Immigration Purposes
DNA testing helps immigration officials verify family relationships and process visa and green card applications more accurately.