DNA study in maternity and paternity investigations: application in the courtroom

Authors

  • Genival Veloso de França Academia Internacional de Medicina Legal e Medicina Social

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-2770.v2i1p6-14

Keywords:

DNA, Paternity.

Abstract

The importance of DNA studies in the maternity and paternity investigations are emphasized by the author, raising questions about the certainty of results obtained with this new technology. Although DNA polymorphism is a very promising test, its methods and techniques cannot be considered as infalible from the scientific point of view, judges being help captives by their results.

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Author Biography

  • Genival Veloso de França, Academia Internacional de Medicina Legal e Medicina Social
    Membro titular da Academia Internacional de Medicina Legal e Medicina Social.

Published

2017-05-16

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How to Cite

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França GV de. DNA study in maternity and paternity investigations: application in the courtroom. Saúde ética justiça [Internet]. 2017 May 16 [cited 2024 Jul. 30];2(1):6-14. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/sej/article/view/132528