The purpose of this IQP was to investigate in the most concise manner possible, DNA fingerprinting and its relationship to society as it currently stands. To accomplish this task, we introduced what DNA Fingerprinting technology is and how it's used, and the collection, preservation and processing of DNA samples. We focused on some of the landmark court cases that helped to establish DNA fingerprinting as not only reliable but a necessary tool for criminologists. Further, we documented some of the sensational court cases likely already known to the reader, reminding them of the role that DNA evidence played. And finally we discussed the controversial topic of DNA databases, with a focus on the FBI's CODIS.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Anderson, Wayne Ernest
• Hansen, Alex James
• Perry, Ashley H.

Subject

• Security
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082708-170511

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2008

Date created

• 2008-08-27

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright