Many argue that DNA fingerprinting is the greatest tool in forensic science today, but this has not always been the case. This project investigates the process of DNA typing, describes how it is executed, and investigates its route to become a powerful technology in forensics and in the US legal system. Finally, the authors of this report provide their own conclusions about this powerful new technology.

• 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

• Gaw, Bryan G.
• Nabea, Winnie Muyia

Subject

• Security
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-102609-152250

Keyword

• DNA fingerprinting

Advisor

• Adams, David S.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-10-26

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright