Future DNA issue (article)

Carol

Something for the crime writers to consider...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1207389/DNA-evidence-fabricated-planted-crime-scenes-scientists-warn.html

KJ

Yes, planting of evidence has always been a possiblilty. It's a good job really that DNA evidence cannot be solely relied on in court, isn't it?

Carol

Yes, but the trouble is coincidences do happen and someone could find themselves in difficulty for a period of time.

KJ

I agree, but the DNA multiplication techniques have been around for many years and the ease of transfer is not a new concept.
Each time we hold hands, hold a door handle, press an elevator button etc, someone else's DNA is transferred to our skin, meaning that a totally innocent person's DNA can appear anywhere in the world rapidly. Makes you think, doesn't it? I'm sure many people have had a tense period trying to quash circumstantial evidence issues because of this.

The world is awash with DNA fragments...next time you drink a glass of water, imagine what it has acquired on route to you (nice thought eh?)

Carol

Hmmm...