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“DNA” trace evidence
The technology for DNA analysis has been greatly improved following the successful mapping of the human genome. Current genetic techniques can determine the identity of an individual with minute...
View ArticleDNA clears Cornelius Dupree from 30 years in Texas jail
Jan 5 – A man wrongfully convicted of rape and robbery in the U.S. state of Texas has had his case overturned and has been cleared by DNA evidence after 30 years in jail. Read more on this case on BBC...
View ArticleBin Laden DNA Match Could likely be Parent or Child
Federal officials said DNA analysis confirmed Osama bin Laden’s identity with 99.9 percent accuracy, scientific experts said this would result from a match with a close relative. More…
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Chief Scientific adviser not consulted over FSS forensics closure
The Home Office’s chief scientific adviser was not consulted over the closure of the UK Forensic Science Service (FSS), it has emerged. Will the private sector fill the gap left from the FSS? Bernard...
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FBI’s DNA Codis database improvement plans come under fire
A major upgrade of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI)DNA database system has come under fire from members of the forensic science community. DNA cheek swab The Codis system is used to generate...
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