Alec Jeffreys

Alec Jeffreys is a British geneticist known for discovering DNA fingerprinting in the 1980s, a technique that can identify individuals based on their unique DNA patterns. This breakthrough has revolutionized forensic science, allowing for precise crime scene investigation, paternity testing, and identification of remains. Jeffreys’ work provided a powerful tool for justice and kinship analysis, fundamentally changing how genetic information is used in forensic and medical contexts.