DNA technology

DNA technology involves techniques that manipulate and analyze deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the genetic material in living organisms. This technology enables scientists to identify genes associated with diseases, improve crop resistance, and even produce genetically modified organisms. Common applications include DNA sequencing, which determines the order of nucleotides in DNA, and genetic engineering, which can insert or modify genes. Additionally, DNA technology plays a crucial role in forensics for crime scene investigations and in ancestry testing to trace lineage. It has vast implications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental conservation.