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DNA profiling and forensic dentistry--a review of the recent concepts and trends.
Journal of forensic and legal medicine - 1 Jul 2011
Manjunath B C, Chandrashekar B R, Mahesh Melkundi, Vatchala Rani R M
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BACKGROUND: Teeth are amongst the hardest structures of the human body which are resistant to adverse conditions such as incineration, immersion, trauma, mutilation, decomposition and hence, used in forensic investigations. It is also a valuable source of DNA as other parts of the body gets destroyed or degraded in mass disasters. The fast technological advancements in DNA research have revolutionized the field...
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