Taking biological samples to identify DNA of 96 remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos
(Baonghean.vn) - All biological samples will be handed over by the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine for genetic testing and put into the gene bank for DNA identification. Thereby, information about the names, hometowns and work units of the martyrs will be determined.
On May 18, at Nghi Loc District Cemetery, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs coordinated with Nghi Loc District Medical Center and the Collection Team, the Provincial Military Command to collect biological samples to identify DNA for 96 remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos.
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Biological samples are preserved in sealed glass jars, labeled with serial numbers marking each set of remains, time and location of sampling. Photo: Chau Khang |
After beingProvincial Military CommandHanding over the remains of 96 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives for the noble international mission in Laos, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs coordinated with the Nghi Loc District Medical Center and the Collection Team, the Provincial Military Command to collect biological samples to determine the DNA of the 96 martyrs' remains.
The martyrs found had died more than half a century ago. In the harsh weather and climate conditions of your country, the remains and relics are greatly affected. Therefore, the collection of biological samples is carried out very carefully. The biological samples taken are usually teeth and bones of the remains, in which teeth are considered the best sample for genetic identification. In cases where teeth are missing, a part of the intact bone tissue will be taken for identification.
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After taking biological samples, officers and staff of Nghi Loc District Military Command covered the graves with the national flag. Photo: Cong Khang |
All 96 remains collected this time have been sampled sufficiently to ensure DNA testing. The storage and preservation of DNA samples of martyrs whose information is still missing at the National Martyr DNA Bank is extremely important in looking up and comparing DNA samples of martyrs' relatives to determine the identities of martyrs, helping relatives find their graves and bring them back to their homeland and family.
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Signing of the minutes of handover of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos. Photo: Chau Khang |
After completing the biological sampling work, the martyrs' remains will be buried at Nghi Loc District Cemetery tomorrow (May 19)./.
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