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Genetic Identification

DNA testing is widely used for the purpose of genetic identification identifying individuals based on their DNA profiles. Genetic identification mainly uses the technique of DNA profiling , which creates a record of an individual's DNA using STR markers . When a situation requires genetic identification, samples that are believed to come from a missing person may be tested and compared to a DNA profile on record to identify the source of the samples if they are indeed from the missing person.

If a record of a person's DNA profile is unavailable, genetic identification can still be achieved by testing family members to determine if the unidentified samples came from a person biologically related to that family.

Under certain circumstances, it may be beneficial to combine genetic identification with DNA safeguarding , especially to:

  • Provide a form of genetic identification for those employed in high-risk positions, such as military personnel, firefighters, police officers, other emergency workers, and overseas contractors
  • Identify individuals affected in crisis situations, such as mass disasters or war
  • Maintain DNA samples of children in case they are abducted or run away
  • Use in future DNA testing, such as paternity or grandparentage testing
  • Identify inherited diseases (see the Genetic Testing page)

Genetic identification also has applications in the field of forensics .

To learn more about how genetic identification has played a major role in post-crisis situations, visit the links to news stories below.

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