Genealogy Databases and the Future of Criminal Investigation

The "Science" magazine published an article that allowed us to think about how to use public DNA databases with law enforcement officers. Natalie Ram, Christi J. Guerrini, Amy L. McGuire commented on this article as follows.

"Searching a database of illegal certificates for the purpose of a law enforcement agency is attracting public attention.What such search is general and legitimate, whether consumers trace themselves and their families to the police station I want to know what I can do to protect from.

Why are these results disturbing? Maggie Fox of NBC News wrote that in addition to privacy infringement, a public genealogy database could also be used for criminal purposes by "person seeking personal information". However, CeCe Moore, a genetic breed of the court consulting company Parabon, told the New York Times that Murphy said it was easier than that. Building a family tree using genetic information is not an easy thing, you need professional skills. According to some scientists, even if you face individual privacy risks, it is a good thing to learn that person's ancestors. Robert Green, a medical geneticist at Harvard University, Brigham and Women 's Hospital, said in an interview with STAT' s Rebecca Carpents, Personal and social value "

DNA testing is a very useful tool for family historians. The DNA itself is not that useful, but it is really powerful when compared with a large genetic lineage database or when used in conjunction with on-line pedigree information sources and social media sites. Individuals conceived by adopted children, abandoned children, and donors can now find their genetic or biological identity through DNA testing. If you match your second cousin, share the same grandparents. Using standard pedigree research method, this is a question going back to all the lines today to determine the right candidate to appear in the right place at the right time. In some cases, people will play with their parents and brothers and sisters in the first test. Every day, there is a thrilling DNA success story, the brick wall of the family tree is collapsed. Genetic strains now correct ethical violations of previous generations