Protecting trust in medical genetics in the new era of forensics

Curtis, Caitlin; Hereward, James; Mangelsdorf, Marie; Hussey, Karen; Devereux, John

doi:10.1038/s41436-018-0396-7

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“…DNA is the main part of life, as it carries the genetic code that is passed down through the generations. The currency in which a person's genetic code is determined is known as DNA profiling (Curtis et al, 2018). The problem facing scientists was the small amount of DNA used, but with the discovery of PCR technology, it became possible to form multiple copies of DNA in a short time (Michaeli, 2018).…”

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The role of biosensors and biological weapons in national defence and security operations

Yahaya¹,

Akram²,

Abdullahi³

et al. 2021

Nig. J. Biotechnol

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The knowledge of biotechnology plays an important role in the development of biological weapons. Biological weapons are considered an attractive factor in war for several reasons: ease of manufacture, low cost, confirmed injury, increased number of victims, large losses incurred by other countries. Biological weapons detection methods are among the most important means of military defense. Biological sensors are used in early detection of weapons. Biotechnology is of paramount importance in all fields of medicine, engineering, agriculture, industry, as well as military life. The key applications of biotechnology in the military are in the areas of sensor systems and systems for protection from espionage. Among the most important countries that have applied knowledge of bioweapons technology into their security system are the USA and China. Despite the enormous advantages of biotechnology, it has negative effects in biological weapon production. Therefore, the near future will witness a tremendous boom in biotechnology. DNA profiling also plays an important role in detection of crime. The overall aim of the review is to emphasize the importance of biotechnology towards solving bioterrorism and other forms of security challenges in an environment.

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Section: Dna Profilingmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of biosensors and biological weapons in national defence and security operations

Yahaya¹,

Akram²,

Abdullahi³

et al. 2021

Nig. J. Biotechnol

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“…Genetic data from distant relatives in public genetic genealogy databases have aided dozens of other cold case investigations since then [ 29 ] and increased discussions around genetic privacy (e.g., Refs. [ [30] , [31] , [32] , [33] , [34] , [35] ]).…”

Section: Investigative Genetic Genealogymentioning

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Interpol review of forensic biology and forensic DNA typing 2016-2019

Butler

Willis

2020

Forensic Science International: Synergy

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“…Long-range familial searches in recreational DNA databases have been the subject of intense interest since the high-profile case of the Golden State Killer 1 , whose main suspect was identified by a long-range familial search in 2018 2 . This technique has raised considerable media attention and has sparked immediate criticism from forensic geneticists and other professionals, regulators, policy advisors, and ethicists (Arnold 2020;Berkman, Miller, and Grady 2018;Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group 2020;Curtis et al 2018;Kennett 2019;Murphy 2018;Phillips 2018;Syndercombe-Court 2018;Wickenheiser 2019).…”

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Long-range familial searches in recreational DNA databases: expansion of affected populations, the participatory turn, and the co-production of biovalue

Granja

2020

New Genetics and Society

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Long-range familial searches in recreational DNA databases have been the subject of intense interest since the high-profile case of the Golden State Killer. This technique has raised considerable media attention and has sparked immediate criticism from forensic geneticists and other professionals, regulators, policy advisors, and ethicists. However, the literature on this topic does not capture the complexities resulting from the commodification of genetic data and the marketization of science.In this article, I explore how long-range familial searches conducted in recreational DNA databases reframe the trajectory of forensic genetics. Arguing that the advent and consolidation of long-range familial searches in recreational DNA databases represent the fourth wave of forensic genetics, I detail its implications, namely, the expansion of affected populations, the participatory turn, and the co-production of biovalue.

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Protecting trust in medical genetics in the new era of forensics

Cited by 12 publications

References 9 publications

The role of biosensors and biological weapons in national defence and security operations

The role of biosensors and biological weapons in national defence and security operations

Interpol review of forensic biology and forensic DNA typing 2016-2019

Long-range familial searches in recreational DNA databases: expansion of affected populations, the participatory turn, and the co-production of biovalue

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