National DNA database

The uses of Mitochondria DNA (mtDNA) is necessary in forensic because the DNA provides forensic science with valuable tools when investigating criminal cases, missing person’s cases and mass disasters (Sandhyarani, 2011; National Institute of Justice, 2013). MtDNA is a small double strand, circular molecule of 16569bp and it contain 37 genes located in a circular genome located outside of the nucleus. There are 2 rRNA, 22 tRNA and 13 polypeptides (Taanman, 1999; Webb, 2008). Most human cell…

DNA in Animal Forensics I love watching murder mysteries shows on TV. In a lot of the shows suspects are caught by DNA evidence, but this has not always been the case. DNA study has progressed a lot over the recent years. One of the areas it has progressed, is using DNA in animal forensics. DNA profiling has changed a lot since it first become popular back in the 1980’s. Although using animal DNA to convict a suspect was not always accepted it has since been accepted to peer review journals.…

Forensic science still has a long way to go before it can be considered as a science of high degree of certainty. Although it has been beneficial to a certain extent especially with regards to DNA forensics technique which, I will be discussing further in this essay. It nonetheless, has significant implications, forensic science is prone to errors due to analytical and structural defect. Furthermore, most crime labs are not accredited, although there is a choice of being accredited it is not…

The ability to classify fingerprints using computer-based technology began in 1970 (Saferstein, 2015). Then, in 1999, AFIS was put into service (Saferstein, 2015). The advantage to the AFIS system is that the computer can quickly scan the large database of millions of fingerprints to find a match saving valuable time for criminal investigations (Saferstein, 2015). Even more impressive is the ability of AFIS to search with incredible speed up to ten fingerprint comparisons at a time…

in a powerful investigation tool: DNA. Being DNA is found in every human being, every person's DNA pattern is one of a kind and except for identical twins, no two people can share the same DNA pattern. During a criminal investigation when biological evidence exists, DNA evidence can be used to identify criminals with incredible accuracy. Likewise, DNA can also be used to dismiss suspects or exonerate individuals mistakenly convicted of a crime. Ultimately, DNA evidence is increasingly vital to…

Not only can genetic databases be of use in the medical field, but also for FBI purposes. With the help of a national genetic database, the FBI would be able to quickly identify missing persons, cadavers, and criminals. The intention of obtaining a genetic database is to solve murders and identify other victims that could only previously be identified as Jane or John Doe. The International Homicide Investigators Association claims that nationally there are more than 40,000 unidentified cadavers.…

Being and active duty member of the United States Coast Guard, I conduct multi-mission maritime services throughout the globe. I save lives, provide a safe transportation system, protect the environment, enforce laws and protect our national security. Over the years, these services have caused a demand for information system to revolutionize. These advances are needed to analyze and interpret data to coordinate responses to emergencies, track vital information and train personnel. One…

Task 9 COMPARE the usefulness of MySQL and QBE Query by example is a language used for relational databases like SQL. Its development was parallel to that of SQL’s as a database language. It was originally only able to retrieve data from a database, it was then later updated to do other operations like insert, update and delete data from a relational database. It is easier and more productive than SQL as you do not need to remember the finer details of the language as you can easily select…

2014. Web. 10 Sept. 2016. N. Balachander, N. Aravindha Babu, Sudha Jimson, C. Priyadharsini, and K. M. K. Masthan wrote their article “Evolution of forensic odontology: An overview” about real life examples of how deceased are identified by their DNA. They really emphasized on identifying people by their teeth because they last the longest. First it starts out talking about how genetic identification started out in the 1100s. Then they write about all of the historical people that have been…

The purpose of the previous study and results was to identify the possible perpetrator of the presented crime through blood analysis and match our forensic analysis with the characteristics and medical records of the missing person. In our blood analysis, we were given four samples of blood and the respective names of the suspects. In addition, Lowry police informed us that the second type of blood found, the one from the perpetrator, was O+. For this inquiry, our group hypothesized that based…