DNA fingerprinting has had tremendous effects on society. This IQP explains the main methods for performing DNA fingerprints, and proper procedures to be taken while collecting and storing DNA samples. It also examines landmark DNA court cases, describing the journey DNA fingerprinting has made through our court system to set precedences for providing viable evidence. Sensational court cases were also analyzed to show the effectiveness of using DNA technology. The ethics behind DNA databases is also examined, and author conclusions are drawn.

• 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

• Sullivan, Dennis Gregory
• Walsh, Adam James
• Donnelly, Sean Michael
• Butcher, Christopher William

Subject

• Security
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082409-134131

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-08-24

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright