ASSIGNMENT
Locate a news article (USA Today, New York Times, Washington Post) that discusses a use or new technology for DNA (the article may be current or from their archives). Optional only, if you care to comment upon a research article (UMUC Library link) that is current (1-5 yrs) and peer-reviewed for comparison to the newspaper articles it will be a valuable adjunct to this discussion. Please, provide the the full text or hyperlink to allow easy access for those interested in your post.
Briefly provide a synopsis of your article (s) and then respond to the following.
Discussion:
1. What surprising facts about DNA did you uncover in your research?
2. What myths, if any did your research disprove?
3. Do you believe that DNA analysis has surpassed other types of forensic analysis causing these examinations (i.e. trace examinations, latent print examinations) to become less important or obsolete?
4. A selected item from the Denver DNA link (Announcenent 10), that you care to discuss for this week.