In 1974, a federal law was passed requiring doctors, many healthcare professionals and others to make a report to the state's child protection agency when they reasonably suspect child abuse or neglect.According to data from 2016, child abuse hotlines received calls...
Month: March 2019
Even more private genetic info could be in databases soon
Do people have any real privacy rights when it comes to their DNA? Who should have the right to own or control information about your DNA?A recent article in The Atlantic revealed that some DNA testing companies are now ready to test old-fashioned envelopes and stamps...
DNA can be transferred to objects via handshakes, at random
Could ordinary contact with other people spread your DNA to objects you've never touched?Yes, according to an important presentation at a recent meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists, an internationally prestigious event held each year. About 7...
‘Making a Murderer’ defendant Steven Avery wins evidence appeal
If you remember the Emmy Award-winning documentary series "Making a Murderer," you know there is good reason to suppose that the defendants, Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, were wrongfully convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach. As the documentary showed, Attorney...