title: Forensic DNA testing.
abstract: Forensic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing has revolutionized criminal investigations. Deoxyribonucleic acid testing is superseding traditional serologic testing due to its discriminatory power, universal application to biologic materials, and resistance to environmental insults, among other advantages. Its acceptance is becoming commonplace, and it is being put into widespread use. Forensic DNA testing technology and its application is continuing to evolve.
authors: Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000.
authors: V W
authors: VW
authors: Weedn
authors: R K
authors: RK
authors: Roby
mesh_terms: D004247:DNA / Q000097:blood*; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting / Q000379:methods; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D004247:DNA