• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

Should DNA tests be routine?

Collapse
X
  •  
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    #31
    Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
    Something to bear in mind is that the larger the DNA database grows, then obviously the closer and closer similar profiles become.

    So expanding the database to include everyone will greatly increase the chance of an incorrect match and at the very least often make it harder to be confident of a correct match.
    If everyone is on the database, then an incorrect match with an individual is unlikely to be a unique match. Multiple matching acts against incorrect idenitfication.

    Comment


      #32
      Originally posted by northernladyuk View Post
      If everyone is on the database, then an incorrect match with an individual is unlikely to be a unique match. Multiple matching acts against incorrect idenitfication.
      But according to all those true crime programs they only put part of your DNA on a database to save money. This means even if you don't have an identical twin there is a possibility of there being a match against you.

      Remember they use to claim, until DNA turned up, that finger prints and foot prints were unique....
      "You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR

      Comment


        #33
        Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
        You're right, although it sounds more like a Sword of Damocles.
        I was thinking the evils it could be used for would be multiple and completely unexpected when you opened the Box but the
        Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

        Comment


          #34
          Originally posted by northernladyuk View Post
          If everyone is on the database, then an incorrect match with an individual is unlikely to be a unique match. Multiple matching acts against incorrect idenitfication.
          Science fiction gradually becoming science fact....?



          Gattaca (1997) - IMDb

          Comment

          Working...
          X