8 August 2002

DNA testing: All or none

There are two fair possibilities when it comes to forensic DNA
testing: everyone or no one. That's the case argued by Robert Williamson and Rony Duncan. The most logical practice would be to DNA-test all individuals at birth. This would act as a deterrent to those contemplating crime, and make the task of catching criminals easier. If the safeguards are in place to protect civil liberties, why not? And if the correct safeguards are not in place, best not test anyone at all.

DNA testing for all
ROBERT WILLIAMSON & RONY DUNCAN
There are two fair possibilities for forensic DNA testing: everyone or no one.
Nature 418, 585–586 (2002); doi:10.1038/418585a
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