DNA TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS

DNA Technology and its Implications

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “DNA Technology and its Implications” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “DNA Technology and its Implications”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “DNA Technology and its Implications” and tries to gauge its effect. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “DNA Technology and its Implications” and tries to describe the overall effect of the technology and its impact over the Criminal Justice system.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

DNA TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS1

DNA TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS1

ABSTRACT2

TABLE OF CONTENTS3

DNA TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS4

Introduction4

Composition of DNA5

DNA and Criminology6

History of DNA Testing7

Moving Ahead8

Advantages13

Disadvantages14

REFERENCES15

DNA Technology and its Implications

Introduction

When dealing with the implications of DNA technology, there are several avenues where one can understand, witness, analyze and conclude that all scientific research carried out in the field of criminology and forensic science holds key importance when it comes to DNA analyzing.

DNA is an acronym for the medical term deoxyribonucleic acid, a term that is defined as the material that forms the genetics of the human body and all other animals alike.

The division and storage of DNA is generally divided into two categories: one is the Nuclear DNA that is situated in the cell nucleus, while the remainder is termed the mtDNA or the Mitochondrial DNA, located in the mitochondria (cell biology). DNA works as the foundation of all living beings; from blacks to whites, to reptiles to mammals, etc. all of them have specifically and statistically designed for the purpose of developing habits and skills accordingly.

Composition of DNA

DNA comprises four key enzymes and basis of chemical produce that connect and mould, thereby aiding to define a specimen's DNA: thymine (T), guanine (G), cytosine (C) and lastly adenine (A). These nitrogen bases mentioned above combine into pairs of two-guanine bonding only with cytosine and adenine bonding only with thymine-to form valuable compositions of the human index.

Adenine and guanine are heterocyclic compositions comprising five to six types of each, more compactly labeled as purines, while the remaining are six-member rings called pyrimidines.

The bases, along with a phosphate and a sugar strand, combine together to form strands and layers of substances called nucleotide. Nucleotides, more formally termed as the double helix. This stock of chemicals comprises valuable information that will help us generate and become beings that we may be in the future.

DNA and Criminology

As part of ongoing criminal proceedings, the comparison of DNA from a person - or group of people - with those found at the scene of the crime helps to identify the culprit. Moreover, the DNA stored in a file can be used for the elucidation of other cases.

The determination of DNA requires a biological sample and thus constitutes a violation of physical integrity of the person. Similarly, registration and preservation of DNA in a file may cause concern for civil ...