Twist in whodunit plots (3)

I believe the answer is:

dna

(Other definitions for dna that I've seen before include "Substance in chromosomes that stores genetic data" , "Main constituent of chromosomes" , "Genetic code" , "Double-helix molecule (abbr.)" , "Genetic material often used by police" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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