Unreliable DNA Evidence in Knox-sollecito trial
The Meredith Kercher trial comes to an end as the sentences are finally read for the accused- Amdna Knox and her Italian lover Raffaele Sollecito in the city of Perugia, Northern Italy. However, the defense still questions the reliability of the DNA forensic evidence brought forward by the prosecution and Knox is supported by many [...]
Genealogy and Ancestry Testing
Advances in DNA testing have made it possible to accurately carry out DNA ancestry tests to track our ancestral origins. In the past, mapping ancestry relied on searches in archives, birth certificates, death certificates and the likes. Whilst this is still used, internet searches have made things all the easier as such investigation can span [...]
The Myths Of Paternity Testing
Today paternity DNA testing has become that most reliable and accurate means of determining biological relationships between an alleged father and a child. Given its widespread use it is normal that there should be a number of myths surrounding this type of testing. Hereunder, I shall try and clarify a few of the most common [...]
DNA testing for twins
Establishing twins as being either identical or fraternal can accurately be done by means of a Twins DNA test. Whist reliance on facial similarity to make the distinction between the two types of twins is common; this is often misleading and medically discouraged. Identifying the DNA profile of the twins and consequently, comparing genetic blue [...]
DNA Testing For Forensic Purposes
One of the significant developments in Forensic science has been the use DNA Testing. This method of testing has helped solve many crimes that would not have been possible a few decades ago. More importantly it has been able to solve the crimes with a very high degree of accuracy resulting in avoidance of other [...]
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