- DNA Forensics
- Looks at how forensic identification works, how DNA typing is done, and the ethical, legal, and social issues associated with DNA databanking. - DNA Forensics - Human Genome Project
- Outlines different processes for the examination of unique DNA sequences in order to precisely identify the characteristics of individuals or species. Discusses ethical, legal, and social issues. - DNA Technology in Forensic Science
- 1992 Commission on Life Sciences publication. - DNA Testing: An Introduction for Non-Scientists
- Offers an illustrated and simplified explanation of DNA testing for those who may have limited backgrounds in biological science. - DNA Testing: Introduction and Index
- Learn about the strengths, limitations, and controversies of DNA Testing; DNA polymorphisms: the basis of DNA typing; techniques for DNA testing and the applications of DNA tests. - Frontline: The Case for Innocence
- Examines the science of DNA testing, and the controversy over its use when introduced as new evidence in already decided criminal cases. - Frontline: What Jennifer Saw
- Examines the case of Ronald Cotton, who was twice wrongly accused of rape, and questions the reliability of eyewitness identification and the accuracies of DNA evidence. - Hope Denise Hall DNA Action Memorial
- Seeks to implement an international DNA database to help solve crimes. - HowStuffWorks: How DNA Evidence Works
- Look at how DNA "fingerprinting" works and what DNA evidence can be used for. - Innocence Project
- Nonprofit legal clinic handling cases where postconviction DNA testing of evidence can yield conclusive proof of innocence. - NOVA: Killer's Trail
- Read a chronology of the Sam Sheppard murder case, and learn about the forensic evidence technologies of DNA fingerprinting and 3D mug shots.
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