The Real CSI – the Invention of DNA Fingerprinting and its use in Family History
This presentation will explain how DNA fingerprinting was invented by Alec Jefferys in the 1980’s and describe how it was used in criminal cases. There will be an explanation of how the technique works, before going on to describe other famous cases using DNA fingerprinting, such as the OJ Simpson case, the identification of the last Russian Royal family’s remains, and proving that the skeleton found under a car park in Leicester was that of King Richard III. Ian will explain how to use DNA in your family history, using examples from his own family tree.
This online talk is free to members of Berkshire Family History Society and we request a donation of £5 from non-members. Pre-booking is required, because the meeting link will be emailed in advance. Booking ends one day before event.
- Thu 25 Feb 2027
- 19:45 - 21:00
Tickets
- £5.00
- Zoom Video Conference
Category
Organiser
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Reading Team
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Email
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Website
https://berksfhs.org/local-teams/#reading
Speaker
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Dr Ian GoodallDr Ian Goodall is the retired headteacher of a very large comprehensive school. He has degrees from 4 UK universities and has a passion for all things biological.
All his talks have a biological or medical basis and are richly illustrated with easy to read slides.