Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA is the genetic material found in living organisms from bacteria to plants to humans, and even some viruses. DNA is the blueprint used to build an organism. The directions coded for by our DNA controls everything…

Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA is the genetic material found in living organisms from bacteria to plants to humans, and even some viruses. DNA is the blueprint used to build an organism. The directions coded for by our DNA controls everything…
Since the 1980’s, DNA evidence has been used in the criminal justice system to help convict violent offenders and, just as importantly, exonerate innocent individuals. An approach often used is DNA profiling, a technique where investigators compare the base pair…