Posts Tagged "DNA"

The Role of DNA at the Crime Scene

DNA evidence is the strongest and most reliable identification evidence that exists in crime investigation. It can come in the form of blood, hair, skill cells, semen and saliva.

NY Times Reports that DNA Evidence Can Be Fabricated

Scientists in Israel have demonstrated that it is possible to fabricate DNA evidence, undermining the credibility of what has been considered the gold standard of proof in criminal cases.
The scientists fabricated blood and saliva samples containing DNA from a person other than the donor of the blood and saliva. They also showed that if they [...]

7 Tips to Avoid Leaving DNA Evidence

Many of us know that since the advent of DNA testing, it has become a prime tool in solving criminal cases. Crimes decades cold have been solved with advancements in DNA.
What is DNA?