In The Realm Of Forensic Science, The Primary Goal Is To Use Scientific Methods

In The Realm Of Forensic Science, The Primary Goal Is To Use Scientific Methods

In the realm of forensic science, the primary goal is to use scientific methods to assist in solving criminal cases, identifying individuals, and determining relationships between people. While DNA testing is often thought of as a tool for identifying perpetrators and victims in criminal cases, its application in forensic contexts is far broader. One of the lesser-discussed yet increasingly significant applications of forensic science is ancestry and genealogy testing, which is becoming a powerful tool in criminal investigations, missing persons cases, and disaster victim identification. This article delves into how ancestry and genealogy testing are being used in forensic contexts, the methods involved, and the ethical implications of this approach.