Scientists are turning to DNA testing as a reliable method for identifying victims whose bodies have been severely mutilated or decomposed, a challenge that often stumps traditional forensic techniques. By extracting genetic material from bone fragments, teeth, or even hair, forensic teams can match samples to living relatives or national databases, providing closure for families and aiding investigations. Recent cases in conflict zones and mass disaster sites have highlighted the technology’s life‑saving potential, prompting calls for wider adoption and improved international collaboration on genetic databases.
DNA testing helps identify bodies that may be unrecognisable due to mutilation and decomposition.
