Blood evidence
Blood evidence: how DNA is revolutionizing the way we solve crimes Henry Lee, Henry C., Ph.D. Lee, Frank Tirnady
Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Perseus Pub., c2003.
ISBN: 0738206024
LCC: RA1057.55
Edition: $26.00
Summary:
"In Blood Evidence Dr. Henry Lee and Frank Tirnady lift the yellow
caution tape at the crime scene and show first-hand how investigators
can collect genetic evidence off everything from blood stains to
cigarette butts. More than just case histories, this book examines
how DNA has altered not only the way we solve crimes and how courts
evaluate evidence, but also the ethical implications of cloning,
genetic modifications, and the death penalty." "In addition to
covering the current state-of-the-art techniques in DNA
interpretation, Lee and Tirnady cover the evolution of this
burgeoning science from Sir Alec Jeffrey's discovery of DNA
fingerprinting and its use in the Pitchfork case to the recent
attempts to trace deadly Anthrax strains and rogue
genetically-modified corn to their source through genetic markers.
Along the way they introduce several of the scientists responsible
for bringing about this revolution in crime fighting as well as a
collection of fascinating stories of investigators who use traces of
DNA from baseball caps, bones, clothes and even cat fur to solve
seemingly impossible cases. Filled with descriptions of the
groundbreaking events that helped advance this new science, Blood
Evidence offers an accessible, yet detailed explanation of the
science behind some of today's most noteworthy (and infamous)
cases."--BOOK JACKET.
"In Blood Evidence Dr. Henry Lee and Frank Tirnady lift the yellow
caution tape at the crime scene and show first-hand how investigators
can collect genetic evidence off everything from blood stains to
cigarette butts. More than just case histories, this book examines
how DNA has altered not only the way we solve crimes and how courts
evaluate evidence, but also the ethical implications of cloning,
genetic modifications, and the death penalty." "In addition to
covering the current state-of-the-art techniques in DNA
interpretation, Lee and Tirnady cover the evolution of this
burgeoning science from Sir Alec Jeffrey's discovery of DNA
fingerprinting and its use in the Pitchfork case to the recent
attempts to trace deadly Anthrax strains and rogue
genetically-modified corn to their source through genetic markers.
Along the way they introduce several of the scientists responsible
for bringing about this revolution in crime fighting as well as a
collection of fascinating stories of investigators who use traces of
DNA from baseball caps, bones, clothes and even cat fur to solve
seemingly impossible cases. Filled with descriptions of the
groundbreaking events that helped advance this new science, Blood
Evidence offers an accessible, yet detailed explanation of the
science behind some of today's most noteworthy (and infamous)
cases."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-397) and index.
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