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The CODIS system uses 20 specific markers in DNA to provide a unique identifier for individuals, but new testing is using tens to hundreds of thousands of markers for even more precise identification.
09:45 - 14:13 (04:28)
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The CODIS system uses 20 specific markers in DNA to provide a unique identifier for individuals, but new testing is using tens to hundreds of thousands of markers for even more precise identification. This system is used to solve crimes or identify individuals who have died and remain unknown.
ChapterThe Power of DNA Analysis in Cold Cases
EpisodeMy True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The cost of DNA testing for forensic cases has decreased over time, but some cases still have a high cost of million Canadian dollars for testing.
14:13 - 16:05 (01:51)
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The cost of DNA testing for forensic cases has decreased over time, but some cases still have a high cost of million Canadian dollars for testing.