Legal implication of DNA profiling].

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Bulletin de l'Académie nationale de médecine 2012 Jun

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In recent years, DNA profiling has been used regularly by the justice system, and has seen a number of improvements, with the need for fewer cells, more efficient DNA extraction and purification, and more rapid genotyping. These methods can now identify an individual more rapidly, from a corpse, blood stain, sperm or epithelial cells, by comparison with familial profiles. In France, DNA profiling can only be ordered by a judge.

Citation

Christian Doutremepuich. Legal implication of DNA profiling]. Bulletin de l'Académie nationale de médecine. 2012 Jun;196(6):1117-29; discussion 1130