DNA fingerprinting is a powerful forensic tool for the use of human identification. However, it is not infallible and comes with its own set of complications and limitations. These drawbacks have generated some difficulty with the acceptance of DNA fingerprinting in the courts. The conclusion of this IQP is that after much study and refining, DNA fingerprinting techniques have progressed to a sound a reliable science.

• 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

• Sansoucie, Michael Paul

Subject

• Community
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01A030I

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2001

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright