Genetic Witness Forensic Uses of DNA Tests

Over the last several years, interest in using DNA tests in crime laboratories throughout the U.S. has soared, as have civil liberties concerns. This comprehensive report covers: the technologies and their applications; validity, reliability and quality assurance; DNA as evidence; computer technology and informational privacy, and DNA typing by federal, state and local crime laboratories. Also includes an appendix of over 200 reported uses of DNA tests in criminal investigations and proceedings. Charts and tables.Genetic Witness Forensic Uses of DNA Tests, with ISBN 9781568068428 and ISBN 1568068425.