DNA Technology in Forensic Science
eBook - ePub

DNA Technology in Forensic Science

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eBook - ePub

DNA Technology in Forensic Science

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About this book

Matching DNA samples from crime scenes and suspects is rapidly becoming a key source of evidence for use in our justice system. DNA Technology in Forensic Science offers recommendations for resolving crucial questions that are emerging as DNA typing becomes more widespread.The volume addreses key issues: Quality and reliability in DNA typing, including the introduction of new technologies, problems of standardization, and approaches to certification.DNA typing in the courtroom, including issues of population genetics, levels of understanding among judges and juries, and admissibility.Societal issues, such as privacy of DNA data, storage of samples and data, and the rights of defendants to quality testing technology.Combining this original volume with the new update--The Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence--provides the complete, up-to-date picture of this highly important and visible topic.This volume offers important guidance to anyone working with this emerging law enforcement tool: policymakers, specialists in criminal law, forensic scientists, geneticists, researchers, faculty, and students.

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Information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
1992
eBook ISBN
9780309185585
Edition
0
Topic
Medicine

Table of contents

  1. COVER PAGE
  2. COMMITTEE ON DNA TECHNOLOGY IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
  3. BOARD ON BIOLOGY
  4. COMMISSION ON LIFE SCIENCES
  5. Preface
  6. A Statement by the Committee on DNA Technology in Forensic Science
  7. Contents
  8. Summary
  9. 1 Introduction
  10. 2 DNA Typing: Technical Considerations
  11. 3 DNA Typing: Statistical Basis for Interpretation
  12. 4 Ensuring High Standards
  13. 5 Forensic DNA Databanks and Privacy of Information
  14. 6 Use of DNA Information in the Legal System
  15. 7 DNA Typing and Society
  16. Glossary
  17. Biographical Information on Committee Members
  18. Participants
  19. Index