Title page for E-project-011306-130417

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2006-01-13

Authors
Christopher Lach, CM
Thomas Patsis, BE

URN E-project-011306-130417

Division Law and Technology

Title DNA Fingerprinting

Advisor
Adams, David S., BB

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
DNA fingerprinting is a powerful new forensic technology, that many argue is the greatest tool in the history of forensic science. But as is often the case for new technologies, its acceptance by society was not straightforward. This project investigates this technology describing how it is done, its uses, and its indirect path of acceptance in the courtroom.

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IQP.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2006-01-13
Authors	Christopher Lach, CM Thomas Patsis, BE
URN	E-project-011306-130417
Division	Law and Technology
Title	DNA Fingerprinting
Advisor	Adams, David S., BB
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract DNA fingerprinting is a powerful new forensic technology, that many argue is the greatest tool in the history of forensic science. But as is often the case for new technologies, its acceptance by society was not straightforward. This project investigates this technology describing how it is done, its uses, and its indirect path of acceptance in the courtroom.
Files	IQP.pdf