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DNA Extraction From Fingerprints

Posted by michael on from the gattaca-wasn't-pessimistic-enough dept.

Myriad writes "A Canadian scientist has developed a new way of gathering DNA evidence for analysis using fingerprints. The new test can extract DNA in 15 minutes - even from a print stored for many years and in varying conditions. The patented extraction technique consistently produces ~10 nanograms of DNA. Analysis generally requires 5-10 nanograms, although it is possible with as little as 0.1 nanogram."

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  1. spam by deadsaijinx* · · Score: -1, Troll

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  2. The REAL Question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Can you tell someone is a nigger just by the DNA in their fingerprint? You already know they commit most crimes, just find the nig closest to the scene and lock 'em up.

    1. Re:The REAL Question by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      I AGREE. MY MOM IS BLACK. LET'S LOCK HER ASS UP LOL
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  3. Please do not mod this comment. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    It must remain 0 or the people who are holding my family hostage will execute them. Please, I am deadly serious. Lives are at stake. Please, please leave this comment alone.