Abstract In this investigation gel-electrophoresis is used in determining a killer's identity. DNA found under the victim's fingernails is compared to two possible suspects. The results ruled out Suspect 2 and victim himself. The bands from Suspect 1 matched the evidence taken from th...

Attacking Anthrax Anthrax is a horrible killer. Most that die are unknowing that they are even infected. The symptoms are black sores in the first instance, and abdominal cramp and vomiting and bleeding in the second. If the bacteria grows it will invade the blood stream and cause systemic...

One of our biggest controversial issue is cloning and "designer babies". As we get older, technology and its abilities are advancing to reach newer goals. Today we can do something called cloning with animals, and now humans. However this hot topic has raised many voices. With the help...

Studies say that even though 50% of eyewitness testimonies are wrong, the information given to the jury by a confident eyewitness beats the reliable facts of fingerprints and DNA. Researchers have studied the affects of eyewitness testimony and it is said that incorrect eyewitness identificatio...

Capitol Punishment is a subject of much controversy for many years. Some United States citizens doubt the Death Penalties worth, but it is a proven deterrent to crime. Other people fear the murders of innocent people by the United States government, but now with aid of DNA testing, there is no esc...

"To Clone, Or Not To Clone?" Did you ever imagine having a child that is the exact replica of you? Did you ever imagine of having the cure for heart disease or cancer? Well, these fantasies are not far from reach. The way we could reach these fantasies is through a process called cloning...

Alex Ruiz Per.6 11/22/00 Genetic Engineered Foods Genetic Engineered Foods are too controversial and unstable to be consumed by the general public. Great deals of scientists have very opposite opinions about Genetic Engineered Foods (GE). Genetically altering foods is the process of modifyi...

Giant transnational companies are carrying out a dangerous global experiment by introducing large numbers of genetically engineered foods into our diet. Genetic manipulations can result in unanticipated harmful effects, and because genetically engineered foods are not tested sufficiently, this exper...