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Disputed DNA Fingerprinting Trial Evidence: How Sure Is It Possible To Be?
The development of DNA fingerprinting and its use in the courts has helped us all feel a lot more secure about the justice of criminal trials. But can problems arise with DNA evidence? Are all the techniques involved as reliable as we might like them to be?

Published by Ollie Hicks (1,358 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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The Benefits of DNA fingerprinting
This article looks at the benefits of DNA fingerprinting in identification, forensics, and other lesser known uses of the technology such as how DNA profiling helps plants.

Published by Rafael B. (8,334 pts ) on Aug 22, 2009 to
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DNA Fingerprinting: DNA Evidence Can Be Faked
DNA fingerprinting is a powerful technology that's been used on thousands of occasions to convict criminals and exonerate the innocent. But, according to a team of researchers in Israel it is now possible to fake DNA fingerprinting evidence. What does this mean for investigations?

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Aug 20, 2009 to
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Jobs in Genetics - Forensic Scientists
The job of a forensic scientist is one of those extreme jobs which demands the excellent investigative skills of Sherlock Holmes combined with the sharp mind of a scientist. Find out more about this fascinating job and its requirements.

Published by Ricky (22,000 pts ) on May 31, 2009 to
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Jobs in Genetics
Genetics is a discipline filled with a variety of different jobs; they can be as elaborate as the human genome itself. If you are thinking of a career in genetics here are a few examples to whet your appetite.

Published by Jason C. Chavis (4,377 pts ) on May 30, 2009 to
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DNA Fingerprinting: 3 Famous Crime Cases
This forensic science article highlights three cases famous for their use, and in one case, misuse of DNA fingerprinting: Tommie Lee Andrews, Kirk Bloodsworth, and OJ Simpson.

Published by alisonc (2,232 pts ) on Apr 16, 2009 to
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DNA Fingerprinting: Solving Crime with Relatives' DNA
DNA fingerprinting was first used in a criminal investigation in 1986. Since then it's been used to crack thousands of cases all over the world. The technology has also been extended to use the DNA of family members to track down an offender.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Jan 10, 2009 to
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The Use of Genetics in Forensics
This history of crime is as old as the history of mankind but the methods of searching for clues and criminals have been changing over the ages. Let us see how the modern technology of genetics helps to match the crime to the criminal.

Published by Ricky (22,000 pts ) on Oct 14, 2008 to
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