TED Talks
TED: The era of personal DNA testing is here | Sebastian Kraves
From improving vaccines to modifying crops to solving crimes, DNA technology has transformed our world. Now, for the first time in history, anyone can experiment with DNA at home, in their kitchen, using a device smaller than a shoebox....
Curated Video
Can DNA help us solve a crime?
In this video, we explore the incredible world of forensic science and how DNA technology is helping to solve some of the most complex crimes. From the basics of how DNA works, to the cutting-edge techniques used to extract, analyze, and...
FuseSchool
DNA Fingerprinting
CREDITS Animation & Design: Waldi Apollis Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Bethan Parry & Helen Stamp What is DNA fingerprinting or DNA profiling? Leicester University geneticist Alec Jeffreys developed a technique called DNA...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Sheila Willis on DNA Transfer
What are DNA Mixtures? And why are they sometimes so difficult to interpret? Sheila Willis, a guest researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the former director general of Forensic Science Ireland,...
Independent Producers
Using DNA to Catch Poachers
Game wardens in California are now using DNA fingerprinting analysis to help protect illegal poaching of wildlife. There are many species, from large game to shellfish, which are being illegally caught or killed for food. Since there are...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Unscripted - John Butler
NIST Fellow and DNA expert John Butler describes his work in DNA forensic science, how NIST standards enable accurate DNA measurements to be made, how NIST methods helped ID victims of 9/11, how he got interested in forensics, and how...
Curated Video
DNA Fingerprinting: Celebrating 20 Years of Unique Identification
DNA fingerprinting, a technique that analyzes unique DNA patterns, has revolutionized the field of forensic science and has been instrumental in solving various cases. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, DNA fingerprinting has been used to...
Curated Video
DNA Identification: Unprecedented Challenges in Identifying Tsunami Victims
This video highlights the use of DNA techniques to identify the unclaimed and unidentified victims of the Asian tsunami in Phuket. With the help of genetic profiling and cross-matching with a database of the deceased, forensic experts...
Curated Video
COTTON’S CLUE: Using DNA to detect slavery in supply chains
Shoppers lured by a bargain-priced T-shirt but concerned about whether the item is free of slave labour could soon have the answer - from DNA forensic technology. James Hayward, chief executive of U.S.-based Applied DNA Sciences Inc....
Curated Video
The Modern Spy: How Your Daily Devices Can Be Compromised
In an age where technology is intertwined with daily life, learn how easily your devices can be hacked and used for spying. From mobile phones to computers, discover the methods used by modern spies to infiltrate your privacy. Follow...