Combined DNA Index System

25 years in prison for a rape he did not commit. Pinkins’ exoneration is the first instance of using the TrueAllele DNA interpretation system to prove innocence by reanalyzing mixed DNA evidence. In Pinkins' case, the DNA mixture evidence was found on the victim's clothes and had previously been inconclusive. DNA mixtures have been considerably difficult for the criminal justice system to analyze as technology has not been capable of discerning the different people contributing to a given…

The main goals of the Human Genome Project (HGP) were to complete an accurate sequence of the 3 billion DNA pairs that made up the human genome. The project was also aimed to develop new tools that obtain and analyze data; it was also aimed to make information available to not just officials but the public as well. This is because any advances in genetics will affect individuals in society. The HGP decided to explore the consequences of genomic research through its Ethical, Legal, and Social…

Science, “In April of 1953 Watson and Crick published a model of the DNA helix in a one page letter to Nature. It began with the now famous understatement: ‘We wish to suggest a structure for the salt of deoxyribose nucleic acid (D.N.A.). This structure has novel features which are of considerable biological interest’” (Laboratory. 2011). This is the very foundation that DNA was discovered. According to Forensic Magazine, “DNA profiling was originally developed as a method of determining…

justice system that are: “doing justice, controlling crime, and preventing crime.” (Cole, Smith, DeJong, 2013, p. 91) Our textbook says that: “evidence can potentially identify a suspect in a so-called no suspect case.” (Walker & Katz, 2013, p. 301) which goes to support the number one goal of the criminal justice system that is doing justice, in which “we want to investigate, judge and punish fairly.” (Cole, Smith, DeJong, 2013, p.…

The Importance of DNA in Criminal Investigation How is DNA used in the Criminal Justice System? To better understand how DNA is used and how important it has become for our Justice System we first need to understand what DNA is and how unique it makes every single living thing. In this report I will explain what DNA is, and how it has changed the way the Criminal Justice System is able to match a suspect to a crime. What is DNA? DNA is a molecule called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which…

What comes to mind when someone asks “What is biology”? Do you think of tiny cells spread throughout your entire body helping you stay alive, your DNA, or maybe plants? Biology is simply the study of living organisms. We learn by studying where living organisms come, from, where it has been, who or what were its ancestors, what it has used as food and even if there are any diseases or degenerations present. Biology helps us treat diseases, create vaccines, aid in better nutrition and has even…

Human Dignity chapter 5, section II by The President’s Council on Bioethics, These clones could suffer many abnormalities at birth, such as a substantially increased birth size, liver and brain defects, lung, kidney and cardiovascular problems, immune system failure and sudden unexplained deaths. Many cloned children will lead hospital, medication, and surgery filled lives and experience excruciating pain (The president’s, 2002). Therefore, it is clearly evident that the cloning process is far…

Mixed contamination of PAHs and metals occur ubiquitously in the environment, but their combined toxicity to humans and other organisms are not fully addressed. The data from epidemiological, animal and in vitro studies indicated the nature of interaction between PAHs and metals varies from synergism to additivity or antagonism. In this chapter, the combined toxicity of PAHs and metals on toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic endpoints, and possible mechanism of actions were discussed. In addition,…

rights in the digital age?” Less than a year later Americans are thrust at another crossroad with privacy rights vs. modern scientific medicine and technology by American poet, fiction writer, and journalist Susan Scutti article The Government Owns Your DNA. What Are They Doing With It? Scutti’s Newsweek article is one of many articles published on genetic testing for newborns in the United States. Genetic testing for neonates dates back to the 1960s when President Kennedy signed…

These organizations are not only educating the general public, but they have even targeted certain demographics to research how the sun affects everyone. Each year there are more cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined. Even though skin cancer impacts the lives of millions and is extremely preventable, people just aren’t doing enough to keep themselves safe. So, what can I do to keep myself safe? Learning what can cause skin cancer is a great step to…