by Diane "stormyz" B.
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March 3, 2008

Pet DNA Helps Investigators Take a Bite Out of Crime

March 30, 2008 04:48 PM EDT
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LOS ANGELES —  They're man's best friend — but they're quickly becoming law enforcement's best friend too.

Now more law enforcement officials are applying forensic methods to cases involving animals.

Beth Wictum, Director of the University of California Davis Veterinary Genetics Lab said there is usually a transfer of biological evidence in the form of saliva, hair, urine or feces from a crime scene to a victim that provides critical evidence.


 

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Comments: 14

Nancy 67 Mar 30, 2008, 4:54pm EDT
Whatever it takes!!! Excellent!
Lisa J Mar 30, 2008, 5:23pm EDT
Not surprising. I'm absolutely certain my pet is unique, so it probably is very identifiable...
David C. Mar 30, 2008, 5:36pm EDT
CSI, CSI Miami, CSI New York and now, new on CBS "CSI Dog Pound". Tuesdays at 8:00pm.
Lin G. Mar 30, 2008, 6:38pm EDT
Wow! This was really interesting! Thanks for posting it.
Great information!
Thank you for posting this to "Our Fur Babies"
Bob C. Apr 1, 2008, 6:29am EDT
Great information! Thank you Diane!
Fern Cohen Apr 1, 2008, 11:02am EDT
great to know another way our best friends help us!
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Apr 1, 2008, 11:22pm EDT
that's really cool. I always thought it would be neat to be a forensic scientist.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Apr 2, 2008, 11:27am EDT
Yes, it is amazing.
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Sarah (I want points) Apr 3, 2008, 3:32pm EDT
Interesting. I hadn't heard this.
Mary G. Jul 15, 2008, 6:36am EDT
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Dawn Clevenger Feb 22, 2009, 3:53pm EST
Thank you for sharing at:

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