AbstractOne of the most remarkableinnovations of twentieth century was DNA Fingerprinting, which revolutionized the forensic investigation. In recent years, the technology has been increasingly used in medical sciences for providing substantial information for diseases and their diagnosis and treatment. Other than this, it also has imperative role in several other fields. This article briefly reviews the history, process, clinical application and future prospects of the pivotal DNA Fingerprinting technology.
Keywords: DNA Fingerprinting; Short Tandem Repeat (STR); hemophilia; Huntington’s disease.