DNA is considered to be superior in many ways to other
forms of forensic evidence
Classic fingerprints, hair analysis and serology tests
(blood, semen, other bodily fluids) all questioned recently
Strengthening Forensic Science in the
United States: A Path Forward (2009)
US National Academy of Science
Highly critical of the current state of
many forensic methods (blood spatter
analysis, gunshot residue, etc.)
DNA evidence: The only forensic
method consistently meeting both
“Frye” and “Daubert” legal
standards for introducing scientific
evidence in the courtroom