User:Hockeyetc08/Body identification

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DNA can be extracted from a variety of samples, but in cases of body identification, they mostly encounter human remains and teeth, which are more resistant to damage and degradation than hair, blood and body tissues.

Genetic Genealogy
Genetic Genealogy has been used to identify deceased individuals, unknown suspects as well as living individuals. This method uses Genomics, Computer database technologies, Genealogy and finally Forensic DNA profiling to identify an unknown individual. They start by determining the individual's DNA profile using Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that is then put into one or more DNA databases able to match relatives. Some commonly used databases include GEDmatch, FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA) and D2C databases. Once a relative is identified, genealogists can then determine the family tree using publicly available information, such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, obituaries and more. This provides a list of possible candidates that can then be confirmed using Forensic DNA profiling. In cases of deceased individuals, this is usually done through kinship testing with a close living relative.