Genetic traces, global ties: considerations for a DNA-based toolkit approach for family reunification

Author(s)
Eric Stover, Kieren Hill, Lucy Johnson , Elizabeth Barnert, Diana Madden, Ingo Bastisch, Sara Huston
Publication Date
March 18, 2026
Publication Type
Journal Article
Topic(s)
Conflict

Summary

This article details how advances in DNA technology for the identification of the missing persons can guide ethical and effective approaches to reuniting separated families, and cites the need to develop operational strategies that balance data sharing with restricting access to sensitive information about private individuals and families.