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The knowledge and technique of medical science applied to assist in the resolution of crimes, legal disputes, etc., constitute forensic medicine. Establishing the identity of victims (in cases of murder, accidents, etc.), criminals (in case of rape, murder, etc.) and the father (in case of paternity disputes), etc., is critical in solving the problem of crimes and disputes. This field was completely revolutionized by the technique of DNA fingerprinting. Using this molecular diagnostic technique, the identity of a person can be traced with the help of bloodstain, semen stain, hair roots, tears, saliva and even perspiration.
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Debnath, M., Prasad, G.B., Bisen, P.S. (2010). Forensic Medicine. In: Molecular Diagnostics: Promises and Possibilities. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-3261-4_25
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