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DNA as a forensic instrument Article discussing the potential and limitations of DNA, published in 1996 by Columbia University, NY. How DNA Evidence Works Introduction to the steps in DNA fingerprinting evidence gathering for law enforcement, and its application from Howstuffworks Inc., Raleigh, NC. STRBase Short Tandem Repeat database for genetic mapping and identity testing, comprehensively explained and maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD. Frontline Interviews in which DNA evidence was involved in court cases, with more examples since 1987, by searching PBS from Alexandria, VA. Population Distribution Interview in January 1995 discussing demographic frequency of alleles, and accuracy of PCR in law enforcement. Link to CNN report on OJ Simpson Trial, from expert witness Dr Bruce Weir, Professor of Statistics and Genetics, North Carolina State University, NC. DNA Forensics Problem Set The Biology Project at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Forensic Mathematics Page of links on maths behind DNA identification and population genetics. Reports and biostatistics software from consultant in Oakland, CA. Hope Hall DNA Action Memorial Describes killer's identification, four years after the violent rape and murder of Hope Denise Hall in 1994, during random DNA search, conducted by forensic scientists in Petersburg, VA. Investigation of Forensic Evidence Introductory tutorial on courtroom reporting of laboratory results, including checklists for forensic DNA-typing case-specific issues from law offices in Mill Valley, CA. DNA in the Courtroom A Trial Watcher's Guide; succinct explanation of the history, science and law of forensic and parental DNA testing from Seattle, WA. |
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