A Conversation for Wrongful Convictions - the Case of Canadian Guy Paul Morin

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Fred

Does anyone know how the DNA fingerprint was made? Was it by gel electrophoresis or by computer or another method?


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SashaQ - happysad

Hi Fred

Welcome to h2g2! Thanks for your message.

The Entry on DNA Fingerprinting A639425 may help to answer your question. If not, you can always Ask H2G2 A148907

In the Guy Paul Morin case, the new technique was the ability to extract usable DNA samples from old material.

I hope that helps!

SashaQ


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