DNA and her man. A brief history of DNA identification. Kleschenko E.

The book of Elena Kleshchenko is addressed to everyone who is interested in the practical application of genetics achievements in areas such as forensics, genealogy, history. We are talking about the possibility of human identification by his genetic material.

The author talks about the methods of studying the DNA and those who stood at their origins: Cere Alek Jeffris, who came up with DNA dactyloscopy; The eccentric Carey Mullis, who managed to propagate to noticeable numbers of a single DNA molecule, and other heroes of “scientific detectives.”

The detective line continues the story about the search for criminals using DNA analysis-from Jack-Rights to modern maniacs and terrorists. Historical investigations are no less exciting: who was a Rurik - a Slavin or Scandinav, how many descendants left Genghis Khan, did the Duke of Monmouth the son of England had to be the son of England. Why are the experts confident in the accuracy of the identification of the remains of Nicholas II and his family (and why are the non -specialists in doubt)?

In conclusion, the reader finds out why it is impossible to invent a biological weapon against a certain ethnic group, is it possible to reconstruct the appearance on DNA and whether it is dangerous to lay out your genome on the Internet.