Hair contains DNA.

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SUPPORTED

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8 sources for · 0 against

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Is it true that hair contains DNA?

Yes. Multiple reference works and a Hansard debate state directly that hair contains DNA, and forensic sources list hair among DNA-bearing evidence. A few sources narrow this to hair roots or follicles, but the general claim is stated outright.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 8 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

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Evidence for · 8

Forensic DNA-typing of dog hair: DNA-extraction and PCR amplification.

2004

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Pfeiffer, I., Völkel, I., Täubert, H., & Brenig, B. (2004). Forensic DNA-typing of dog hair: DNA-extraction and PCR amplification.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2004.01.016

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DNA : the master molecule of life

2006

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R, S. D. (2006). DNA : the master molecule of life. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/dnamastermolecul00stil

An army of good

2015

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author, F. K. D. (2015). An army of good. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/armyofgood0000faer

Forensic science at work

2011

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A, S. J. (2011). Forensic science at work. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/forensicsciencea0000sieg_c6a6

Encyclopedia of Espionage Intelligence Security Vol I By Lee Lerner Brenda Lerne

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Encyclopedia of Espionage Intelligence Security Vol I By Lee Lerner Brenda Lerne. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/Encyclopedia_of_Espionage_Intelligence_Security_Vol_I_By_Lee_Lerner_Brenda_Lerne

Encyclopedia Of Agriculture And Food Systems

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Encyclopedia Of Agriculture And Food Systems. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/Encyclopedia_Of_Agriculture_And_Food_Systems

EncyclopediaOfEspionageIntelligenceSecurityVolIByLeeLernerBrendaLerner

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EncyclopediaOfEspionageIntelligenceSecurityVolIByLeeLernerBrendaLerner. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/EncyclopediaOfEspionageIntelligenceSecurityVolIByLeeLernerBrendaLerner

Identity Cards Bill

2005

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Identity Cards Bill. (2005). hansard.parliament.uk. https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2005-11-23/debates/c1d49a81-9fac-4026-84cc-b5c1e011e686

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