The goal of this IQP project is to provide facts about DNA fingerprints, DNA forensics, DNA in the courtroom, and DNA databases, as an example of documenting the effects of a controversial technology on society. Although DNA databases have been used to solve thousands of crimes, ethical controversies remain regarding privacy rights violations. We conclude that mandating the destruction of the DNA sample after obtaining information on the 13 core forensic loci, that provide no medical information, negates most of the public's objection to database expansion.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Sears, Sean D.
• Wojtak, Artur
• Klem, Eric Edward
• Gershaneck, Nathan R.

Subject

• Security
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06A015I

Palabra Clave

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Ubicación

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright