Genomics in the News DNA Profiling Rhys Kavanagh-Jones | ANiccol | TG: 22 DNA profiling is the use and storage of a DNA fingerprint. A DNA fingerprint can be used to identify people and when coupled with the raw capability and processing power of a database• the DNA profile becomes a tool for many to wield. DNA profiling can be used to solve crimes, track people and even perform paternity tests. • (Science Museum of London, DNA Profiling) Regardless of affinity DNA Profiling will affect everyone
Our DNA contains information about our heritage, and can reveal whether you may be at risk from certain diseases. DNA tests or also known as genetic tests are utilized for various reasons such as genetic disorder testing, paternity testing and for crime scene investigating. For the genetic disorder testing, scientists search for a mutation in a specific gene in order to try to identify whether any family members may be at risk of developing a genetic disorder. Paternity testing is used to determine
interest of justice’ (by Keiser-Neilson). Forensic dentistry / odontology, the application of dentistry to legal issues, is a relatively new aspect of forensic science. The major fields of activity of forensic odontology can be divided in to civil, criminal and research (Avon). Traditionally, forensic odontology covered various topics that can be broadly classified in to human identification and injury analysis especially of bite marks. However, field of forensic odontology have broadened in recent
The authority and legitimacy of modern nation states has come under a severe challenge as a result of rising trends in terrorism. Confronted with one of the most brutal forms of violence, a suitable or adequate response to terrorism is still to be framed, even as a proper context of evaluation and a sufficient understanding of its causation and methodology remain elusive. The uniqueness of terrorism lies in its complex inner dimensions, its continuous and rapid adaptations, and its wide variations