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genetic fingerprinting

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genetic fingerprinting [jə¦ned·ik ′fiŋ·gər‚print·iŋ]
(forensic science)
A forensic identification technique that enables virtually 100% discrimination between individuals from small samples of blood or semen, using probes for hypervariable minisatellite deoxyribonucleic acid. Also known as DNA fingerprinting.
(cell and molecular biology)
Identification of chemical entities in animal tissues as indicative of the presence of specific genes.
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COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION A DNA match suggesting a link between a 2007 rape in West Boylston and an unsolved Fitchburg murder from 1996 once again has demonstrated the value of genetic fingerprinting for forensic investigators and law enforcement.
The DNA hunt; Forensic tool casts light on unsolved murders by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Genetic fingerprinting uses a part of our DNA that varies a great deal between individuals, called 'microsatellites'.
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The AFLP technology has since become one of the most popular genetic fingerprinting techniques for the genetic analysis of plants, micro-organisms and animals.
Apply DNA fingerprinting to food products by Emerging Food R&D Report
 
 
 
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