Because DNA fingerprinting is such a new and dynamic technology, many people do not understand the basics behind it and therefore panic when the topic of a DNA database is brought up, or fail to do their job as jurors. The purpose of this paper is to discuss this controversial topic for those that may not have an extensive background in biotechnology so that they can understand and accept the results of DNA fingerprinting. The authors of this project have concluded that DNA fingerprinting is a very powerful tool that when properly performed can be of great use inside and outside the courtroom.

• 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

• Johnston, Andrea Lee
• Zayas, Jovanie Luis

Subject

• Community
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02B003I

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright