dna fingerprinting

FBI employee Quinn Barry desperately wants to be an FBI agent, but for now, she works in the basement, revamping the agency's ancient computer system, but when her new database uncovers a link between five murders, she finds herself running from an unknown assailant who is willing to kill to keep a government secret safe.

Discusses the discovery of DNA fingerprinting, the processes involved, its initial use, and its past and present role in forensic identification, conservation biology, and human genetics.

A brief overview of how forensic scientists use DNA to solve crimes, and describes real-life cases in which DNA evidence has identified or exonerated criminals.

Contains eleven essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to DNA data banks, including the benefits and burdens of DNA databases, governmental intrusion on private information, securing privacy, physical profiles, and more.

Examines DNA testing and the conflicts between law enforcement and civil liberties' concerns that the government has too much access to information about the genetic makeup of its citizens.

Examines the procedures and uses of DNA fingerprinting as a method of identification in forensic science.

Presents an overview on DNA evidence and investigation including facts, statistics, and quotes. Includes photographs, diagrams, and side-bars.

Explains how recent developments in DNA technology can help solve crimes, mysteries, and tragedies of the past.