Can (Kaiju) DNA be scanned from a distance?
The Kaiju drift reveals the breach is secured by DNA fingerprinting. From what I can tell, the DNA matching doesn't require taking a sample from Kaiju.
I'm only familiar with DNA matching through taking samples:
- blood from finger prick
- cells from cheek swab
- hair follicle
- (and fictional) blood from ambered mosquito
Is there DNA matching research on which this is based? Can (Kaiju) DNA be scanned from a distance?
Best Answer
No, there is no real life technology that allows for contact-less DNA testing or matching. DNA is not transmitted or otherwise scannable remotely. Of course, we can remotely analysis planets and nebula via radio telescopes, so its not impossible that remote DNA testing could happen.
Additionally, DNA testing requires PCR which currently takes hours to days to replicate enough of the same DNA for analysis. Average time for a DNA comparison is roughly 2~3 days, if you pay well enough for it.
The remote DNA scanning for access purposes done in the movie is completely fictional. But probable with advance science.
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