Title page for E-project-082809-134907

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2009-08-28

Authors
Jerome M Kirkland, MGE
Khushbu Patel, khushbu284@WPI.EDU, CS
Archana Reddy, archana.reddy@WPI.EDU, MIS

URN E-project-082809-134907

Division Law and Technology

Title DNA FINGERPRINTING

Advisor
Adams, David S., BB

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
This IQP analyzed DNA fingerprinting technology, including the various methods used to perform tests, and how this amazing new technology has overcome considerable opposition to make advances in the field of forensic science. The earlier chapters focus on the technical portion of the topic, describing what DNA is, how DNA fingerprints are made using different procedures, and which methods are used for collecting, storing, and processing DNA evidence. The function of DNA databases and their ethics was also investigated. The chapters on landmark court cases examined how legal precedence was established for admitting technical evidence into US courts. Finally the authors make their own conclusions about the technology based on their research.

Files
IQP.pdf
There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2009-08-28
Authors	Jerome M Kirkland, MGE Khushbu Patel, khushbu284@WPI.EDU, CS Archana Reddy, archana.reddy@WPI.EDU, MIS
URN	E-project-082809-134907
Division	Law and Technology
Title	DNA FINGERPRINTING
Advisor	Adams, David S., BB
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This IQP analyzed DNA fingerprinting technology, including the various methods used to perform tests, and how this amazing new technology has overcome considerable opposition to make advances in the field of forensic science. The earlier chapters focus on the technical portion of the topic, describing what DNA is, how DNA fingerprints are made using different procedures, and which methods are used for collecting, storing, and processing DNA evidence. The function of DNA databases and their ethics was also investigated. The chapters on landmark court cases examined how legal precedence was established for admitting technical evidence into US courts. Finally the authors make their own conclusions about the technology based on their research.
Files	IQP.pdf There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.