DNAsormenjälkiä
DNAsormenjälkiä is a Finnish term that translates to "DNA fingerprints" or "DNA traces." It refers to the unique genetic profiles derived from an individual's DNA. These profiles are created by analyzing specific regions of the DNA molecule, known as short tandem repeats (STRs), which vary in length between individuals. The pattern of these variations forms a distinctive genetic fingerprint.
The primary application of DNAsormenjälkiä is in forensic science. In criminal investigations, DNA samples collected from
Beyond forensics, DNAsormenjälkiä plays a crucial role in establishing biological relationships. Paternity testing, for instance, uses