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Who invented DNA fingerprinting?
Who invented DNA fingerprinting?
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Remember Alec Jeffreys as the pioneer of DNA fingerprinting in forensic science.
Updated On: Jan 7, 2025
- Alec Jeffreys
- Kary Mullis
- Karl Landsteiner
- Edmond Locard
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Alec Jeffreys invented DNA fingerprinting in 1984. This innovation revolutionized forensic science by enabling the identification of individuals through their unique DNA patterns. It is widely used in criminal investigations, paternity testing, and genetic studies.
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