Artificial DNA

Findings from D. Frumkin et al in artificial DNA reported

Published in Physician Law Weekly, March 3rd, 2010

Current study results from the report, 'Authentication of forensic DNA samples,' have been published. "Over the past twenty years, DNA analysis has revolutionized forensic science, and has become a dominant tool in law enforcement. Today, DNA evidence is key to the conviction or exoneration of suspects of various types of crime, from theft to rape and murder," researchers in Tel Aviv, Israel report.

"However, the disturbing possibility that DNA evidence can be faked has been overlooked. It turns out that standard molecular biology techniques such as PCR, molecular cloning, and recently developed whole genome amplification (WGA), enable anyone with basic equipment and...

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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2010-03-03)

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