DNA fingerprinting in the twilight zone. (use of DNA polymerases to identify criminal suspects) From: The Hastings Center Report | Date: March 1, 1990| Author: Annas, George J. | COPYRIGHT 1990 Hastings Center. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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