This project describes the basics of DNA fingerprinting and shows its importance in the field of forensic science. Using the vast resources of the Internet, as well as scientific journals, we provide background on the subject of DNA fingerprinting. We develop this project in layman's terms so as to be read by jurors and lawyers. Based on our research, we conclude that this powerful new technique, when performed correctly, has the potential of becoming the greatest forensic tool in the history of 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

• Haggstrom, Kurt Lyons.
• Beckett, Adam G.
• Schad, Stephen Christopher.

Subject

• Security
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00A020I

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright