The effectiveness of DNA databases in relation to their purpose and content: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.05.052
Abstract: Different stakeholders use forensic DNA databases for different purposes; for example, law enforcement agencies use them as an investigative tool to identify suspects, and criminologists use them to study the offending patterns of unidentified suspects.… read more here.
Keywords: dna; purpose content; systematic review; effectiveness dna ... See more keywords
Increasing convicted offender genetic profiles in the Brazilian National DNA Database—Legislation, projects and perspectives
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2019.10.095
Abstract: Abstract Brazilian legislation determines that individuals must obligatorily be included in DNA databases in cases of convictions for heinous or wilful violent crimes. In 2017, just over 2,000 individuals had their genetic profiles inserted into… read more here.
Keywords: convicted offender; legislation; dna; genetic profiles ... See more keywords
Universal DNA databases: a way to improve privacy?
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DOI: 10.1093/jlb/lsx041
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Many people have a visceral, negative reaction to the idea of a universal DNAdatabase. Theirmain concern?That a universalDNAdatabasewould grossly invade their privacy. A universal DNA database’s benefits in efficiently and effectively solving crimes, exonerating… read more here.
Keywords: universal dna; dna; privacy universal; databases way ... See more keywords