Table of Contents:
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Introduction
Assignment Overview
Navigation Explanation
Forensic DNA Science:
Introduction
Alec Jeffreys Quote
Minisatellites
Enzymes
Gel Electrophoresis
DNA Fragments
Comparing DNA samples
Reception of Forensic DNA Profiling:
First Forensic Applications
DNA "fingerprints"
Lifecodes
Roger Lewin quote
Forensic DNA Fingerprinting
Barbara Dodd quote
Enthusiasm
Acceptance
Michael Baird quote
Forensic DNA Profiling Controversy:
NRC Report
Introduction
NRC quote
Challenge to Lifecodes
Leslie Robert quote
Expert Witnesses
Culture Clash
Lawyers' Motivations?
Hired Guns or True Believers?
People v. Castro
NRC Panel
Response to NRC Report
NRC Report
NRC Report Part 2
NRC Report Aftermath
Corporations and Forensic DNA
Federal Regulations
Continuing Controversy
Innocence Project
Conclusion