The purpose of this project was to investigate the impact of DNA fingerprinting on society. We explored various DNA-typing techniques as well as DNA forensics and the steps investigators are taking to prevent contamination. Landmark and sensational court cases were also researched to determine the legal ramifications of this interesting scientific technique. We conclude that DNA fingerprinting is a powerful technique that is extremely reliable if DNA evidence is collected, stored and tested properly.

• 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

• Worthington, Tammy Lee
• Rucci, Daniel Gustav

Subject

• Community
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03D030I

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2003

Date created

• 2003-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright