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Cellmark
Orchid Cellmark Ltd is a UK based DNA and forensic testing company with a history of UK and US ownership. Cellmark was established in 1987 by ICI having licensed the DNA Fingerprinting technology developed Alec Jeffreys at the University of Leicester and received a Queen's Award for Technological Achievement in 1990. The company was established to develop and provide specialist DNA testing services and now delivers a range of accredited DNA and forensic services for relationship testing and criminal investigation.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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Orchid Cellmark Ltd is a UK based DNA and forensic testing company with a history of UK and US ownership.2
Timeline
- 1987Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaOrchid Cellmark
- WikidataQ5058289
Sources
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- 1WikidataCellmark on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaCellmark on Wikipedia