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Changing DNA in Forensics

Human Health and Behavior
Teagan Philpott

Grade:
8
Teacher:
Jeannette Olsson

How would one revolutionize DNA analysis for law enforcement? What are the main issues?


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4 thoughts on “Changing DNA in Forensics”

  1. Your project is incredibly impressive! You took a complex real‑world problem and broke it down with clear research, thoughtful prototypes, and strong scientific reasoning. Your passion for forensic science really shines through—amazing work!”

  2. Your project explores an exciting and important question about how DNA analysis could become faster and more accessible for law enforcement. I was impressed by how clearly you explained the different steps involved in DNA testing and how you thought creatively about combining them into a portable device. Your prototypes and diagrams show thoughtful design and strong curiosity about real-world forensic challenges. Keep asking big questions like this and continuing to explore forensic science, you are thinking like a future scientist/engineer!

  3. Your project explores an exciting and important question about how DNA analysis could become faster and more accessible for law enforcement. I was impressed by how clearly you explained the different steps involved in DNA testing and how you thought creatively about combining them into a portable device. Your prototypes and diagrams show thoughtful design and strong curiosity about real-world forensic challenges. Keep asking big questions like this and continuing to explore forensic science, you are thinking like a future scientist/engineer!

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