Have you ever wanted to know where you came from, or how you are made? There are websites such as Ancestry.com, Find my past.com, and a host of others. Articles such as “Relationships and Technology”, and “DNA Fingerprinting: Cracking our Genetic Barcode.” talk about online relationships, and knowing who you are DNA wise, where you come from can help you decide making life decisions. DNA means “deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material in nearly all living organisms”. DNA is now integrated with technology, and making beneficial advancements for humans. Technology has helped scientists advance in DNA, which gives humans a reason why they look a certain way, a background on themselves or others, and help in solving crimes. DNA fingerprinting
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For this reason, DNA fingerprinting has been useful in identifying “John and Jane Does” victims who are unknown. Consequently, the World Trade Center tragedy called for genetic analysis on an unprecedented scale (Marieb, 2009, p.459). In the same way, suspects can be proven that they were at the scene of the crime. In some states certain criminal offenders have to provide DNA samples, which are classified and stored (Marieb 2009 p. 459). Getting DNA samples can also prove that some people are truly innocent about ten people were released from death row, after genetic evidence freed them. DNA fingerprinting goes well with online dating, because some cases need samples from the victim. However, there are disadvantages to online dating is not really knowing who the person is. For this reason, a person might send you their picture, unfortunately you don’t get to really see if that is the person unless you meet face to face. People, can be deceiving, they hide behind computers. On account of, minors can pretend to be adults, and adults can pretend to be children. Some adults have arranged meetings with children to conduct illicit and illegal sexual act. Online criminal activities such as cyberstalking/ bullying, makes it hard for others to feel safe online. Online dating has its benefits but it also can pose as a problem. Everyone should be aware whenever they are online, adults and children
For this reason, DNA fingerprinting has been useful in identifying “John and Jane Does” victims who are unknown. Consequently, the World Trade Center tragedy called for genetic analysis on an unprecedented scale (Marieb, 2009, p.459). In the same way, suspects can be proven that they were at the scene of the crime. In some states certain criminal offenders have to provide DNA samples, which are classified and stored (Marieb 2009 p. 459). Getting DNA samples can also prove that some people are truly innocent about ten people were released from death row, after genetic evidence freed them. DNA fingerprinting goes well with online dating, because some cases need samples from the victim. However, there are disadvantages to online dating is not really knowing who the person is. For this reason, a person might send you their picture, unfortunately you don’t get to really see if that is the person unless you meet face to face. People, can be deceiving, they hide behind computers. On account of, minors can pretend to be adults, and adults can pretend to be children. Some adults have arranged meetings with children to conduct illicit and illegal sexual act. Online criminal activities such as cyberstalking/ bullying, makes it hard for others to feel safe online. Online dating has its benefits but it also can pose as a problem. Everyone should be aware whenever they are online, adults and children