Computational and Molecular Aspects of DNA Profiling in Forensic and Biomedical Sciences

Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 01 | Page : 14 18
    By

    V. Basil Hans,

  1. Research Professor, Department of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

DNA profiling has changed many diverse modern sectors, from health and criminal justice to ancestry research and animal conservation. It is one of the most important scientific instruments of our time. This technique makes it possible to identify people, analyze family relationships, and learn more about biology by looking at unique genetic markers in a person’s DNA. DNA profiling has changed the way forensic science works by making it easier to find suspects, clearing innocent people, and making court cases more likely to end in a fair decision. DNA profiling has made progress in many areas besides forensics. It supports personalized medicine by allowing for therapies that are specific to a person’s genetic makeup. It also helps with population genetics, evolutionary studies, and protecting biodiversity. Even while DNA profiling has many benefits, its broad usage creates ethical, legal, and privacy problems, especially when it comes to data security, permission, and possible misuse. This article discusses the scientific basis of DNA profiling, its many applications in the modern world, and the specific problems accompanying its rapid growth. It stresses the necessity for responsible governance to ensure that its benefits are realized while protecting the rights of people. DNA profiling operates on the premise that, although human DNA essentially is mostly the same across different groups of people, some parts of the genome are different enough to tell one person from another. Scientists can make genetic profiles that are statistically strong and very dependable by looking at these changeable regions. The improvement of lab techniques, along with better computer analysis and database administration, has made DNA profiling technology much faster, more accurate, and easier to use. DNA profiling has changed the way criminal investigations are done in forensic and judicial settings by giving investigators objective biological evidence that can connect suspects to crime sites or clear them of suspicion. Its use has made judicial systems around the world stronger by making it more likely that people will be found guilty and by facilitating reviews after a conviction. DNA profiling is very important for medical diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, ancestry testing, determining paternity, and protecting endangered species.

Keywords: Ethical issues, forensic science, genetic identification, modern biotechnology, personalized medicine

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics ]

How to cite this article:
V. Basil Hans. Computational and Molecular Aspects of DNA Profiling in Forensic and Biomedical Sciences. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics. 2026; 13(01):14-18.
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Volume 13
Issue 01
Received 09/02/2026
Accepted 12/02/2026
Published 27/03/2026
Publication Time 46 Days
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