Essays on DNA

Although the advancement of modern day technology can be hugely beneficial, it can also result in negative repercussions that impact not only mankind, but all species living on this planet. De-extinction, in particular, carries extreme importance as it allows for the reintroduction of historically extinct...

Traveling into outer space and seeing the earth from an entirely different perspective sounds so exciting. However, once they leave the earth’s magnetic field, astronauts are exposed to radiation from the sun and other galaxies. This radiation is a made up of high-energy particles, high-energy...

Over the past decades, forensic science has evolved and has been used by most states as a vital need in modern legal practice. It is widely used in courts as a major source for the outcome of a verdict. Forensic science has attained a merit...

When a crime has been committed the factor of handwriting, fingerprints, and DNA are used in a process which looks to confirm the identity of an individual and a link between the crime scene and origin of reference. Element traces like fingerprint contribute to a...

Blood stains, sun glasses and a charger; to the average person these items are completely unrelated but to a forensic scientist these objects can be clues to solving their next case. Forensic scientists help investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. In recent years, forensic science...

How can a single skin cell help resolve 3 criminal cases from over 50 years prior? With today’s technology rapidly changing, crimes are increasing and criminals are getting increasingly clever; but even the littlest bit of DNA left at a crime scene can now be...

Human cloning and the ethics behind it have been an issue that has come up over the years, especially with the advancement in science and technology. The people speaking for both sides of the issue have many reasons to clone or not to clone. I...

Nowadays, clone is a word that is heard throughout the world, especially the United States. Scientists have discovered a way to bring back extinct animals. Many people dream to extend a life time for their loves one and to be able to express their hidden...

A real, live mammoth is walking towards you, and extinct species are now once again popping up around the planet. Stem cells are more available, and as a result, scientists are saving several lives, including those close to you. This seemingly perfect world can be...

The debate about whether or not CRISPR is ethical has gone on for years. CRISPR is a new advancement in technology that helps us genetically modify DNA to improve overall health. Many people from each side believe in different ideas from the other. The CRISPR...