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Non Life Sciences => Technology => Topic started by: Liam on 18/10/2009 16:30:03

Title: Could you have a non-contact scanner for DNA?
Post by: Liam on 18/10/2009 16:30:03

Liam asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Could you ever use some kind of scanner to scan someone for their DNA without physically touching them?

What do you think?

Title: Could you have a non-contact scanner for DNA?
Post by: RD on 18/10/2009 16:46:50

A DNA "fingerprint" could be obtained from personal items, e.g. clothing, toothbrush.