New DNA System to Identify Missing Persons By Rosemary Kamanga The National Forensic Science and Biometrics Department will soon implement a Combined DNA Index System -CODIS, aimed at improving identification and reducing the number of unclaimed bodies in mortuaries. Acting State Forensic Analyst INNOCENT MAKASA explains that, once fully implemented, CODIS will allow the department to match DNA profiles of missing persons with their relatives, whether close or distant. Dr. MAKASA has also reveal

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Serology and forensic DNA analysis involves the examination of crime scene evidence to assist in identifying or exonerating individuals in criminal investigations. In this video, our scientist is checking a knife for the presence of blood. 🩸 👀 First, she visually inspects the knife with her naked eye. 🔬Next, she looks at potential blood stains under the microscope. Blood typically displays at least one of the following characteristics: ♦️ Red-brown color ♦️ Shiny surface ♦️ Crackling Finally,