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1. DNA Forensics
Comprehensive resource covering forensic identification, arising from the human genome project, discussing accuracies, potential applications and databases such as the Combin
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/elsi/forensics.html - 19-08-2002
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Rating: [6.98] Votes: [614]
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2. 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 - 06-12-2003
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [353]
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3. FBI Laboratory Handbook
Guidelines for collecting and submitting DNA evidence in blood, saliva samples and other stains, with links to historical cases from the Department of Justice, Wa
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/examsdna.htm - 20-05-2001
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [1860]
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4. Forensic DNA Consulting
Resource aimed at attorneys, placing DNA testing in perspective. Search for expert witness, training, articles and bibliography from Richmond, CA.
http://www.forensicdna.com/Consulting.htm - 22-01-2001
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [2052]
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5. 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/ - 22-05-2003
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [733]
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6. 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 - 23-12-2001
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [2055]
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7. 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
http://www.accessexcellence.org/WN/NM/interview_dr_bruce_weir.html - 16-02-2003
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [1432]
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8. 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/ - 06-11-2000
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Rating: [6.00] Votes: [1367]
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9. 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 - 27-05-2003
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Rating: [5.00] Votes: [1543]
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10. 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/ - 12-09-2001
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Rating: [5.00] Votes: [2138]
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