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DNA Fingerprinting: Genetic Identity Explained by foamotsk is a document available to read on EtoBox.

DNA fingerprinting, developed by Sir Alec Jeffreys in 1984, provides a unique genetic blueprint for individuals and is essential in forensic science and paternity testing. The technique relies on variations in DNA sequences, particularly in non-coding regions like Variable Number Tandem Repeats (VNTRs), which exhibit high polymorphism among individuals. Its applications span forensic science, paternity disputes, conservation biology, and disease diagnosis, making it a crucial tool in modern biology.

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