First feline genome sequenced: cats meow into the Genetic Era
By Antonio Marques • Nov 2nd, 2007Cat is the seventh mammal to have it’s genome sequenced.
Cat is the seventh mammal to have it’s genome sequenced.
DNA fingerprinting opened new doors to an almost 100% accurate identification of individuals by comparing DNA that is unique to each individual. Forensics make use of this technology not only to identify potential suspects from evidence collected at crime scenes but also to identify crime and catastrophe victims. How does all this work then?