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Dr. Lalji Singh: The Father of DNA Fingerprinting in India

ЁЯзм Dr. Lalji Singh: The Father of DNA Fingerprinting in India

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Born: 05 July 1947 Passed Away: 10 December 2017

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Dr. Lalji Singh was a pioneering Indian molecular biologist who played a transformative role in bringing DNA fingerprinting technology to India. As the former Director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, and Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), his contribution to modern Indian science remains monumental. He is remembered for introducing DNA fingerprinting in high-profile criminal cases such as the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, Naina Sahni Tandoor Murder, Swami Shraddhanand case, Beant Singh murder, and others. His groundbreaking work helped solve these cases with irrefutable genetic evidence, earning him the title: "Father of DNA Testing in India".

ЁЯзк Areas of Research

  • Molecular Basis of Sex Determination
  • DNA Fingerprinting
  • Wildlife Conservation Genetics
  • Silkworm Genome Analysis
  • Ancient Human DNA Studies

ЁЯзн Legacy

Dr. Lalji Singh remains a national icon in Indian science and education. His passion for research, commitment to truth, and pioneering spirit continue to inspire students and researchers.

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