This report informs the reader about the importance of DNA fingerprinting and the trials and tribulations of accepting this new forensic science in the courtroom. First it explores the science of DNA fingerprinting, an introduction to DNA, techniques used for fingerprinting, collection, analysis, and storage of DNA evidence. Next the reader is brought into the courtroom, where landmark and sensational cases are examined. Finally, this report investigates the controversial subject of DNA databases, and the impact that this technology will have on the future.

• 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

• Caron, Lizabeth K.
• Hayden, Matthew Steven
• French, Brian Eric

Subject

• Community
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03E021I

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