DNA and fingerprint analyses of debris from improvised explosive device.

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can be assembled directly from daily items and are easily purchasable and distributable internationally, owing to the absence of government export permits. Hence, their origins are not readily revealed, and they can pose significant adverse effects despite their low manufacturing costs. In this study, the feasibility of identifying fingerprints and deoxyribo nucleic acid (DNA) profiles in various IEDs and samples is investigated.