Once again, it seems as if conventional wisdom is turned on its head. After years of CSI on television, the general public has embraced DNA evidence as the great “truth teller.” However, a recent study by Isreali scientists calls for great caution and a return to sanity. The bottom line is that there is no infallible system and a good defense questions everything–including DNA evidence. More on this new development can be found at:
http://www.medindia.net/news/DNA-Evidence-Can-Be-Fabricated-Say-Israeli-Scientists-56553-1.htm
One of the more sobering conclusions:
But the disturbing possibility is that DNA evidence can be faked. The team found current forensic procedures could not distinguish between their own artificial DNA and real DNA samples.
Lead author Dr Dan Frumkin said: ‘If you can fake blood, saliva or any other tissue, you can engineer a crime scene. You have full control of the situation.’
