DNA pioneer appeals for cuts to criminal database

Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 12:07 in Biology & Nature

British scientist Alec Jeffreys realized 25 years ago Thursday that individuals have "DNA fingerprints," unique patterns of genetic material that can be used to identify them.

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