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Characteristics of some national DNA databases

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Characteristics of some national DNA databases
The advances in automation have allowed the establishment of DNA databases, which are now in use or under development in many countries. Criteria for including a profile in a database vary among countries.

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Forensics, DNA Fingerprinting, and CODIS

How ethical is it to keep a database of convicted felons' DNA profiles? Can we rely on DNA fingerprints for conviction? Many ethical issues surround the use of DNA in forensic technology.

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