through researching the evolution of dna fingerprinting technology, it is concluded that its effects on society are of great importance. this iqp provides a basic background of how dna profiling is done and the correct methods for obtaining, transporting, and storing dna forensic samples. several landmark court cases are discussed showing a progression of acceptance of dna fingerprinting in the legal system. the purpose, ethics, and privacy rights associated with dna databases are also described, followed by the authors' conclusions about the influential effects this technology has on society.

• 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

• Beando, Alexandra Lee
• Demac, Gabrielle Elizabeth

Subject

• Security
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082312-161118

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-08-23

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright