Marshall Forensic Science Center to offer DNA preservation services to funeral homes

HUNTINGTON, WV - The Marshall University Forensic Science Center is now offering DNA preservation and testing services to local funeral homes, Dr. Terry Fenger, director of the center, said today.

Through the forensic science center, family members served by the participating funeral homes will have the opportunity to preserve a sample from their family members’ DNA, which can be used in the future for gene testing, inheritance, and identification purposes. Strict confidentiality of services provided to families will be maintained.