DNA Fingerprinting: Celebrating 20 Years of Unique Identification

DNA Fingerprinting: Celebrating 20 Years of Unique Identification

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Architecture, Religious Studies, Biology, Social Studies

KG - University

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The video discusses the uniqueness of DNA and its use in creating a fingerprint pattern similar to a barcode, which can link samples to individuals. It highlights the first legal use of DNA evidence in a 1985 UK immigration case and its extensive application in verifying the origin of Dolly the sheep and solving historical mysteries, such as identifying the Russian Royal family. The video concludes with the modern use of a DNA database by British police.

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What role did DNA testing play in identifying the Russian Royal family?

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What is the current status of the ADNA database in British police work?

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