Over the past three decades, the collection of DNA from convicted criminals has become standard in the U.S. justice system, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A technician prepares for a genome sequencing experiment at the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory. Photo: National Cancer ...

Missouri lawmakers advanced SB 1458 to expand DNA collection on more felony arrests. Supporters cite solved cases; critics ...

Georgia's proposed legislation would allow DNA collection from immigrants charged with minor offenses if federal detainers ...

Suffolk Superior Court Judge Mary Ames signed an order requiring Kangethe to submit to a buccal swab after finding probable ...

DNA can be the key factor in capturing violent criminals and closing cold cases, but Kentucky is one of the minority states that does not collect a DNA sample when booking a felony offender. House ...

Maryland’s law that allows police to take DNA samples from suspects is not a violation of 4th Amendment rights regarding unreasonable searches and seizures, according to the U.S. Supreme Court. A ...

(The Center Square) - Since the advent of DNA testing, law enforcement agencies have been able to prosecute crimes - and exonerate the wrongly convicted - with greater certainty than ever before.