1. DNA Fingerprinting 13.3 What is DNA used for?
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2. DNA Fingerprinting was invented by in 1985.
The first conviction of a criminal based on DNA evidence in the US was in 1988.

3. Everyone’s complete DNA is unique
Exception: the DNA of identical twins

4. DNA Fingerprinting can be useful for:
Identifying a criminal
Identifying a person’s remains (disaster victims)
Conducting a paternity test
Matching organ donors

6. Making a DNA Fingerprint

8. Reading a DNA Fingerprint

9. DNA Database The FBI has compiled a national database of DNA profiles.
This is called CODIS (Combined DNA Index System)

10. If investigators have DNA evidence but no suspects, then they can compare crime scene DNA to profiles stored in a database.
Ex. Johnia Berry bill

11. Mitochondrial DNA
It is maternally inherited. It is taken from the mitochondria of bones and teeth. You can compare a mother to a missing person.
Ex. –soldiers