Factsheet

DNA Identification FAQ

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Author
International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP)
Publication Year
2018
Region
Global
Thematic Area
The Search Process / Forensics / Families
Topic
Information Management (Archive/Database/Register) / Identification / DNA Analysis
Access
Open access

In this Q&A, the ICMP explains the techniques of DNA identification to identify missing persons.

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