DNA Profiling of Dry Umbilical Cord Tissue Unfolds the Mystery of Disowned Dead Female Infant

Abstract

B.T. Shah, V.B. Parulekar, S.R. Khairkar*, S.A. Shinde and Dr. S.V. Ghumatkar

DNA profiling or DNA fingerprinting, has revolutionized forensic science and greatly enhanced the ability of law enforcement to match perpetrators with crime scenes. DNA typing has become an invaluable tool in criminal investigations and has led to the resolution of numerous cases. Forensic DNA profiling plays an important role in paternity testing. Using this advanced vital tool, one can provide accurate scientific evidence of the biological parents. In present case, DNA profiling proved to be an inevitable tool to establish the paternity of a piece of small dry umbilical cord tissue of disowned female infant and helps to reach the real culprit and hence the justice prevails in this case.

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