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The phrase “DNA” conjures up exotic and remarkable images of the majestic ascending double helix, and of diligent scientists toiling in immaculate labs with high-tech machines. Indeed, the idea of DNA was brought to many people’s attention by the blockbuster hit “Jurassic Park”, fantastically using DNA molecules to clone dinosaurs. Back in reality, DNA testing is a real and practical application of the remarkable discovery and technological advances in biotechnology related to DNA.

With DNA testing, a given cell sample can be matched to an individual, and paternity (or maternity for that matter) can be scientifically proven. DNA testing, indeed, has reshaped what our ideas of identity are, and how we go about testing it.