DNA and Forensics

DNA and Forensics In my essay I will discuss the topic DNA and Forensics. This is an interesting topic because there have been great advances in the field of forensic science that have affected it's credibility and usage in solving crimes that would otherwise go unsolved. DNA can be found in almost any bodily fluid (semen, saliva, blood, etc.) and in less obvious places such as a strand of hair. It has become a crucial …

…examined, were: A: Not collected properly B: Not handled properly C: Falsified D: Contaminated DNA has taken years to develop and become accepted in court. On January 22, 1986, Robert Melias became the first person to be convicted of a crime (rape) because of DNA evidence. Ever since the two cases discussed (the other case discussed in paragraph two) DNA has become a great tool in solving murder, rape, and other mysteries that would otherwise go unsolved.