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Title: DNA Evidence Can Be Fabricated, Scientists Show
Post by: Saracens Head on August 18, 2009, 11:18:09 PM

Scientists in Israel have demonstrated that it is possible to fabricate DNA evidence, undermining the credibility of what has been considered the gold standard of proof in criminal cases.

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The scientists fabricated blood and saliva samples containing DNA from a person other than the donor of the blood and saliva. They also showed that if they had access to a DNA profile in a database, they could construct a sample of DNA to match that profile without obtaining any tissue from that person.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18dna.html?_r=4

Title: Re: DNA Evidence Can Be Fabricated, Scientists Show
Post by: muman613 on August 18, 2009, 11:45:23 PM

We're busy as hell down here in pre-crime... Did you have to reveal the secret?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precrime

Title: Re: DNA Evidence Can Be Fabricated, Scientists Show
Post by: Saracens Head on August 19, 2009, 12:10:15 AM

OOps, I,ve been fitted up Guv!!