Title page for E-project-082207-134518

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2007-08-22

Authors
Christine J Feulner, BC
Erik Greenaway, BIO
Marquis Pendleton, IMGD

URN E-project-082207-134518

Division Law and Technology

Title DNA Fingerprinting

Advisor
Adams, David S., BB

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
DNA fingerprinting is an emerging forensic technology that has made a lasting impact on society in general, especially the judicial system. Similar to past complex technologies, society has shown skepticism for using DNA for various purposes. Recent advances in DNA collection, storage, and analysis has made this evidence more widely accepted in the courtroom. This project explores this technology by defining the main concepts behind DNA fingerprinting, its uses, DNA databases, and the technology's eventual acceptance in the courtroom.

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IQP.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2007-08-22
Authors	Christine J Feulner, BC Erik Greenaway, BIO Marquis Pendleton, IMGD
URN	E-project-082207-134518
Division	Law and Technology
Title	DNA Fingerprinting
Advisor	Adams, David S., BB
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract DNA fingerprinting is an emerging forensic technology that has made a lasting impact on society in general, especially the judicial system. Similar to past complex technologies, society has shown skepticism for using DNA for various purposes. Recent advances in DNA collection, storage, and analysis has made this evidence more widely accepted in the courtroom. This project explores this technology by defining the main concepts behind DNA fingerprinting, its uses, DNA databases, and the technology's eventual acceptance in the courtroom.
Files	IQP.pdf