At the heart of DNA testing is the molecule DNA. It carries our genetic code and determines traits from eye colour to aspects of our personalities. Every cell in our bodies - from heart to skin, blood to bone - contains a complete set of our DNA.
On behalf of the Department of the Navy (DON), every day over 1,200 Special Agents, more than 900 other civilian professionals, and 200-plus military members work around the globe to prevent terrorism, protect secrets, and reduce crime.
NCIS supports Navy and Marine Corps requirements around the globe, with an agent assigned to every aircraft carrier and big-deck amphibious vessel that goes to sea. NCIS Special Agents are authorized by law to conduct arrests of military members and civilians alike, both on and off military installations.