INTERPOL launches “I-Familia” to identify missing persons

Why in News ?

• Interpol has launched a new global database named “I-Familia”.

About I-Familia:

• I-Familiais a global database launched to identify missing persons through family DNA. It will help the police to solve cases in member countries.
• Interpol applies cutting-edge scientific research and uses the DNA of relatives to identify missing persons or unidentified human remains around the world.
  • DNA kinship matching is used mostly in cases where a direct sample of the missing person is not available.
• Components:I-Familia has three components:
  • Dedicated global database to host the DNA profiles provided by relatives. It is held separately from any criminal data;
  • DNA matching software called Bonaparte developed by Dutch company Smart Research; and
  • Interpretation guidelinesdeveloped by Interpol.