DNA and its person. A brief history of DNA identification

The book by Elena Kleshchenko is intended for everyone interested in the practical application of genetic achievements in fields such as forensics, genealogy, and history. It discusses the possibility of identifying a person by their genetic material.
The author describes the methods of DNA research and those who were at the forefront: Sir Alec Jeffreys, who invented DNA fingerprinting; the eccentric Kary Mullis, who managed to replicate a single DNA molecule to significant quantities, and other heroes of "scientific detectives."
The detective storyline continues with a discussion of finding criminals through DNA analysis — from Jack the Ripper to modern maniacs and terrorists. Equally captivating are historical investigations: who was Rurik — a Slav or a Scandinavian, how many descendants did Genghis Khan leave, was the Duke of Monmouth the son of the King of England. Why are specialists confident in the accuracy of the identification of the remains of Nicholas II and his family (and why do non-specialists doubt)?
In conclusion, the reader will learn why it is impossible to invent biological weapons against a specific ethnic group, whether it is possible to reconstruct appearance from DNA, and whether it is dangerous to upload one's genome to the internet.