Understanding DNA Evidence: A Guide for Victim Service Providers
United States Department of Justice
Understanding DNA Evidence: A Guide for Victim Service Providers

What Is DNA?

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the building block for the human body; virtually every cell contains DNA. The DNA in people's blood is the same as the DNA in their saliva, skin tissue, hair, and bone. Importantly, DNA does not change throughout a person's life.



National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence National Institute of Justice Office for Victims of Crime