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How can DNA be used to solve problems that do not involve crimes?

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One of the most popular uses for DNA technology is proving paternity. It is also used in gene therapy, or finding out if you have particular genes in your genetic makeup that will show if you are predisposed to some disease or condition, that is if the particular DNA marker has been "mapped" or verifiied it is the gene for a particular condition. To date, a large majority of conditions have been "mapped" for many, many conditions and diseases and growing. This DNA technology is a wonderful thing, if used correctly and ethically.
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