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DNA fingerprinting is a method used to identify an individual from a sample of DNA by looking at unique patterns in their DNA. 

Each individual show a unique pattern and hence it's used in criminal investigations, the DNA fingerprint of a suspect's blood or other body material is compared to that of the evidence from the crime scene to see how closely they match. The technique can also be used to establish paternity.