Deoxyribonucleic acid analysis (DNA) is gaining more and more prominence in criminology and forensic science. DNA contains the genetic coding that makes us...well, us. It's believed to provide an as-close-to-perfect identification as possible, far more accurate than fingerprinting.

DNA analysts compare DNA samples taken from suspects and victims to determine whether someone was present at a crime scene, whether they were involved in a violent encounter, and other questions of identity when a sample is available. DNA analysts can also compare unknown samples to databases to identify potential suspects.

DNA analysts can expect to earn an average of about $64,000 a year, BLS reports.

compare DNA samples from crime sceme to victims or suspects

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to determine identity and involvement in a crime. DNA analysts can also compare unknown samples to databases to identify potential suspects and earn an average of $64,000 a year.
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