DNA fingerprinting is an emerging forensic technology that has made a lasting impact on society in general, especially the judicial system. Similar to past complex technologies, society has shown skepticism for using DNA for various purposes. Recent advances in DNA collection, storage, and analysis has made this evidence more widely accepted in the courtroom. This project explores this technology by defining the main concepts behind DNA fingerprinting, its uses, DNA databases, and the technology's eventual acceptance in the courtroom.

• 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

• Greenaway, Erik C.
• Feulner, Christine Jeanette
• Pendleton, Marquis M.

Subject

• Security
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082207-134518

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-08-22

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright