Identification of individuals by matching characteristics of their genome deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence.
Notes: - DNA profiles are at a lower resolution than a full genome DNA sequence, but this is adequate for forensic purposes, such as in parental testing and criminal investigations.
- Characteristics used include the frequency (or size) of tandem repeats in the genome.
Source:
PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1145 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)