The danger with DNA [videorecording] / directed by Tom Stone ; presented by Morland Sanders.
Material type: FilmSeries: TonightPublication details: [UK] : ITV, 2011Description: 1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cmSubject(s): DNA -- Analysis | DNA fingerprinting | Forensic sciences | Criminal investigationGenre/Form: Documentary films.Summary: DNA is an important tool in bringing criminals to justice, but television dramas often glamorise and simplify the world of forensics. Also a number of high profile cases have put forensic science itself under the microscope.Morland Sanders investigates impact of the 2012 closure of Britain’s Forensic Science Service to be replaced with a police forensic unit. Many in the scientific community feel that the ultimate victim will be justice itself. Tonight also looks at the use of a somewhat controversial DNA analysis technique known as Low Copy Number DNA, where scientists can examine the most miniscule amount of DNA and return a result - summarised from ITV website.Item type | Current library | Home library | Shelving location | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reservations | |
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DVD | Paul Hamlyn Library | Paul Hamlyn Library | Floor 1 Mobile shelves | 614.1 DAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 05965438 |
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DNA is an important tool in bringing criminals to justice, but television dramas often glamorise and simplify the world of forensics. Also a number of high profile cases have put forensic science itself under the microscope.Morland Sanders investigates impact of the 2012 closure of Britain’s Forensic Science Service to be replaced with a police forensic unit. Many in the scientific community feel that the ultimate victim will be justice itself. Tonight also looks at the use of a somewhat controversial DNA analysis technique known as Low Copy Number DNA, where scientists can examine the most miniscule amount of DNA and return a result - summarised from ITV website.
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