Scientists & Engineers On Sofas (And Other Furnishings): Solving Crimes With DNA
Scientist Bruce Jackson traces ancestry and solves crimes with the powerful tool DNA. Part of the Scientists and Engineers On Sofas Series.
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Runtime: 7 minutes 12 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Crime Prevention, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: Scientists & Engineers On Sofas (And Other Furnishings)
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