Genetics & DNA technology : legal aspects / Wilson Wall.

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Publication details:

London : Cavendish Publishing Ltd., 2007.

Edition:

2nd ed.

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59385

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Subject:

Genetic engineering -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.

DNA -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.

Contents:

1. The historical context of personal identification

2. An ideal sample

3. Blood groups and other cellular markers

4. DNA analysis

5. Paternity tests and criminal cases

6. DNA databases

7. Ethical considerations of DNA and DNA profiling

8. DNA profiling and the law: a broader aspect to DNA analysis.

Summary:

This book provides a detailed insight into the way in which DNA analysis is carried out and how such analysis is used in court.

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Includes index.

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ISBN:

9781859418932

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Phys. description:

xiv, 118 p. : ill. ; 24 cm