Terrorism Glossary - M A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K
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use of metal detectors to identify weapons such as knives and
guns, as well as mines, has made them a key anti-terrorism and
airline safety technology. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Analysis
Mitochondrial DNA may be used to identify both terrorists and
their victims. Mujahideen, or "strivers," fought -- and won
against--the Soviet Army after their invasion of Afghanistan in
1979.