Mitochondrial DNA Analysis Aids in Identifying Missing Troops [Image 7 of 11]

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09.29.2008

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Department of War         

Mitochondrial DNA analyst Christina Miller sands a bone sample to remove surface contaminants before grinding it into a fine powder and extracting its DNA. DNA testing has developed to become a key piece of evidence in nearly 85 percent of all missing troop identifications. DoD photo by Fred W. Baker III

• Date Taken: 09.29.2008
• Date Posted: 07.03.2025 19:32
• Photo ID: 9155091
• VIRIN: 080929-D-D0439-8816
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