DNA Fingerprint Discoverer Has Concerns
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One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual. The discovery revolutionized everything from criminal investigations to family law.
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DNA testing, the same technology used in human paternity disputes and criminal investigations, is increasingly being used to verify canine bloodline claims.
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Police must be barred from storing profiles of innocent people on national DNA database, experts say.
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The inventor of DNA fingerprinting says he would act as an expert witness in the Madeleine McCann case.
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Scientists are warning would-be slimmers to be careful about using 'DNA-diets' on the internet.
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The apparent release of searches made by hundreds of thousands of users is raising privacy concerns.
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Â· Britons assist in analysis of mobile phone dataÂ· Portuguese newspaper tells of new DNA evidence
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The scientist who pioneered DNA fingerprinting has warned of the increasing danger of false positives as the use of the technique becomes more widespread.
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Forensics experts were poring over fingerprints and dental records to identify victims from the Asian tsunami, hoping to get the easier matches out of the way before tackling the time-consuming process of DNA analysis.
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Maybe you're related to John Lennon, Hillary Clinton, Genghis Khan, or the Iberians of ancient Spain? Beyond providing social networking, several Google-funded Web sites targeted at North Americans will test your DNA and may give you some genetic clues.
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A new technique to test DNA samples at crime scenes could help police solve tens of thousands more crimes -- including ones left unsolved and shelved by detectives.
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LEICESTER, England Sept. 8, 2004 - One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual.
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Researchers have found for the first time a change in DNA that could put someone at a higher risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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Ministers face calls to bring in safeguards to protect people's privacy against the police DNA database.
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Lawyers for the killer of a Strabane woman have told a court DNA evidence used to link him to his victim is now "questionable".
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Lawmakers may soon pass a bill that would set up a huge network of databases that law enforcement officials could tap to find terrorists. But that kind of unfettered access to data about Americans raises eyebrows. By Ryan Singel.
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A state forensics scientist who said she tested DNA in her husband's underwear to find out whether he was cheating could be disciplined if investigators determine she violated the use of state equipment.