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Forensic Methods of DNA Testing
Analyzing evidence from unsolved cases with new technologies may help in solving decades-old homicides. New forensic techniques in DNA testing aid in this evaluation. more...
DNA Analysis Could Help Find Amelia Earhart
A hair purportedly from Amelia Earhart could provide the DNA sample needed to compare artifacts found in exploration of the island where she may have crashed and died. more...
DNA Shoah Project for Holocaust Survivors
Modern technology in DNA testing may help Holocaust victims reunite with family members and their descendants. more...
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Things You Should Know About DNA Profiling
By: Karen Lotter
DNA Profiling or Fingerprinting is one of the most useful and accurate of all forensic science tools especially as DNA analysis techniques are constantly evolving. more...
By: Karen Lotter
The forensic technology that cleared JonBenet Ramsey's family of her murder is referred to as Touch DNA. It reads the DNA in skin cells that are left at a crime scene. more...
By: Karen Lotter
Florida Police have named prime suspect, Ottis Toole as the murderer of six-year-old Adam Walsh, son of America's Most Wanted host, John Walsh, 27 years ago. more...
By: Karen Lotter
Fibers are an important part of trace evidence used to track suspects. Forensic fiber analysis is a critical element in crime scene investigation. more...
DNA of Criminals - Help to Wrongly Convicted
By: Karen Lotter
Should close relatives of criminals be DNA profiled or is it a violation of civil liberties?
Will kinship analysis aid the criminal justice system or abuse human rights?
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DNA Frees Inmate Held for 27 Years
By: Peter Moser
After spending 27 years in a Texas Prison, The Innocence Project by using DNA helped exonerate James Lee Woodard, who had been incarcerated for a murder he didn't commit. more...
By: Karen Lotter
The Combined DNA Index System, CODIS, combines computer and DNA technologies into an effective tool for fighting violent crime and finding missing persons. more...
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