Title page for E-project-082409-134131

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2009-08-24

Authors
Christopher William Butcher, cbutcher@WPI.EDU, IE
Sean Michael Donnelly, donsean@WPI.EDU, CE FPE
Dennis Gregory Sullivan, dsullivan@WPI.EDU, ME FPE
Adam James Walsh, walsha@WPI.EDU, ME

URN E-project-082409-134131

Division Law and Technology

Title DNA FINGERPRINTING

Advisor
Adams, David S., BB

Availability restricted

Abstract
DNA fingerprinting has had tremendous effects on society. This IQP explains the main methods for performing DNA fingerprints, and proper procedures to be taken while collecting and storing DNA samples. It also examines landmark DNA court cases, describing the journey DNA fingerprinting has made through our court system to set precedences for providing viable evidence. Sensational court cases were also analyzed to show the effectiveness of using DNA technology. The ethics behind DNA databases is also examined, and author conclusions are drawn.

Files
Chris,_Sean,_Dennis,_Adam,_IQP_Final[1].pdf
There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.
indicates that a file or directory is accessible from the WPI campus network only.

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2009-08-24
Authors	Christopher William Butcher, cbutcher@WPI.EDU, IE Sean Michael Donnelly, donsean@WPI.EDU, CE FPE Dennis Gregory Sullivan, dsullivan@WPI.EDU, ME FPE Adam James Walsh, walsha@WPI.EDU, ME
URN	E-project-082409-134131
Division	Law and Technology
Title	DNA FINGERPRINTING
Advisor	Adams, David S., BB
Availability	restricted
Abstract DNA fingerprinting has had tremendous effects on society. This IQP explains the main methods for performing DNA fingerprints, and proper procedures to be taken while collecting and storing DNA samples. It also examines landmark DNA court cases, describing the journey DNA fingerprinting has made through our court system to set precedences for providing viable evidence. Sensational court cases were also analyzed to show the effectiveness of using DNA technology. The ethics behind DNA databases is also examined, and author conclusions are drawn.
Files	Chris,_Sean,_Dennis,_Adam,_IQP_Final[1].pdf There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request. indicates that a file or directory is accessible from the WPI campus network only.