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DNA as a forensic instrument
Article discussing the potential and limitations of DNA, published in 1996 by Columbia University, NY.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/21stC/issue-1.3/dna-forensic.html
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How DNA Evidence Works
Introduction to the steps in DNA fingerprinting evidence gathering for law enforcement, and its application from Howstuffworks Inc., Raleigh, NC.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/dna-evidence.htm
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STRBase
Short Tandem Repeat database for genetic mapping and identity testing, comprehensively explained and maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD.
http://www.cstl.nist.gov/div831/strbase/
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Frontline
Interviews in which DNA evidence was involved in court cases, with more examples since 1987, by searching PBS from Alexandria, VA.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dna/interviews/
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Population Distribution
Interview in January 1995 discussing demographic frequency of alleles, and accuracy of PCR in law enforcement. Link to CNN report on OJ Simpson Trial, from expert witness Dr Bruce Weir, Professor of Statistics and Genetics, North Carolina State Universit
http://www.accessexcellence.org/WN/NM/interview_dr_bruce_weir.html
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DNA Forensics Problem Set
The Biology Project at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/DNA_forensics_1/DNA_forensics.html
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Forensic Mathematics
Page of links on maths behind DNA identification and population genetics. Reports and biostatistics software from consultant in Oakland, CA.
http://dna-view.com/
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Investigation of Forensic Evidence
Introductory tutorial on courtroom reporting of laboratory results, including checklists for forensic DNA-typing case-specific issues from law offices in Mill Valley, CA.
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/articles/kruglick/kruglick.html
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Gene Almanac
Discussing the science behind DNA fingerprinting technology and its use inside the courtroom. Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor, NY.
http://vector.cshl.org/general/search.pl?terms=Forensic
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Survey of DNA Crime Laboratories
Data obtained in 2001 from 110 of the 120 estimated known DNA crime labs as collated, and compared with 1998, by Bureau of Justice Statistics, Washington, DC.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/sdnacl01.htm
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