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FEATURE ARTICLE
DNA backlogs scrutinized
As forensic scientists deal with increasing work loads, pending legislation is poised to increase the already daunting backlogs DNA analysis laboratories are facing.

California's Proposition 69 will mandate the collection of DNA samples from all felons, and from adults and juveniles arrested for or charged with specified crimes, and submission to the state DNA database. In five years, adults arrested for or charged with any felony will have to submit a DNA sample.

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Who Says You Can't Do That?
Suspects often leave important evidence throughout crime scenes: tire tracks, footprints, tool marks, extrud-er marks on different casings, etc. Casting can preserve this impression evidence for comparison work and analysis at the lab. Since this evidence can be crucial for your court case, you need to know the proper way to handle it. While a thorough discussion would require a separate article for each type of evidence and product, I can help get you started with an overview of the products available to you.

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PRODUCT FOCUS
Labnet International: Thermal Cycler
The MultiGene Gradient Thermal Cycler features an interface which makes setting up protocols quick and simple. Programming is accessed through both the alphanumeric keypad and the large, back-lit LCD display which features on-screen prompts and a graphical representation of protocol steps. Protocols can be optimized by utilizing a 12 row gradient which can be set up across the block. (Labnet International)
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