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DNA 'could predict your surname'
by noteworthy at 10:22 am EST, Feb 26, 2006 |
Forensic scientists could use DNA retrieved from a crime scene to predict the surname of the suspect, according to a new British study. It is not perfect, but could be an important investigative tool when combined with other intelligence.
Subscribers to Current Biology can read the full paper; anyone can review the technical summary. From the summary: A large surname-based forensic database might contribute to the intelligence-led investigation of up to ∼70 rapes and murders per year in the UK.
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RE: DNA 'could predict your surname'
by MaxieZ at 1:12 pm EST, Feb 26, 2006 |
Maybe I'm wrong, but I can only see this working if women were always honest about who the father of their children are :) |
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