Hyderabad, Oct. 23 -- The foundation stone for the construction of the building of DNA and Molecular Biology Laboratory at Shanti Nagar was laid by on Saturday by Telangana home minister Mahmood Ali who was the chief guest at the ceremony.

Molecular biology tools have enhanced the capability of forensic scientists to characterize biological evidence to the point where it is feasible to analyze minute samples and achieve high levels of individualization. Characterization, or "typing," of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) for purposes of a criminal investigation can be thought of as an extension of the forensic typing of blood that has been common for more than 50 years. It is actually an extension from the typing of proteins that are coded for ...