Every human has unique DNA (except for identical twins who share the same DNA, as they both came from the same initial cell). Forensic scientists use the unique nature of DNA to help catch criminals.

Since they share about half of their DNA, they are genetically ... Experts in forensic science say there is almost little likelihood that identical twins' fingerprints will match.

In 1992 the National Research Council issued DNA Technology in Forensic Science, a book that documented the state of the art in this emerging field. Recently, this volume was brought to worldwide ...

In Part One, 2News reported on a 52-year-old cold case where police arrested and charged the only living suspect in the 1972 ...