Title page for E-project-101404-123859

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2004-10-14

Authors
Jay Brown, BBI
Nate Hoitt, BBI
Michael L Putnam, CS

URN E-project-101404-123859

Division Law and Technology

Title DNA Fingerprinting

Advisor
Adams, David S., BB

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
Law enforcement has been greatly influenced by DNA fingerprinting. Understanding this new technology and its correct implementation are keys for its acceptance throughout society. The technology of DNA fingerprinting was investigated in the earlier chapters, while latter chapters focused on DNA ethics and legalities. We conclude that the acceptance of DNA evidence in U.S. courtrooms was not a straightforward process historically, but currently it can provide extremely powerful forensic evidence when properly performed.

Files
IQP.pdf

Browse by Author | Browse by Department | Search all available E-projects

Questions? Email project-questions@wpi.edu
Maintained by webmaster@wpi.edu

Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2004-10-14
Authors	Jay Brown, BBI Nate Hoitt, BBI Michael L Putnam, CS
URN	E-project-101404-123859
Division	Law and Technology
Title	DNA Fingerprinting
Advisor	Adams, David S., BB
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Law enforcement has been greatly influenced by DNA fingerprinting. Understanding this new technology and its correct implementation are keys for its acceptance throughout society. The technology of DNA fingerprinting was investigated in the earlier chapters, while latter chapters focused on DNA ethics and legalities. We conclude that the acceptance of DNA evidence in U.S. courtrooms was not a straightforward process historically, but currently it can provide extremely powerful forensic evidence when properly performed.
Files	IQP.pdf