Forensic and Scientific Services facing second commission of inquiry in 17 months as automated DNA extraction method questioned
ABCScientists persisted with an automated extraction method despite concerns it yielded 90 per cent less DNA, a commission into a state-run lab has heard. Key points: An inquiry is looking at Forensic and Scientific Services' move from a manual to automated system The two methods yield a difference of more than 90 per cent of DNA extracted Scientists have told the inquiry more testing needed to be done before rolling out the new method The inquiry is examining Project 13, a 2008 report by seven scientists recommending the use of the automated system, rather than extracting DNA manually. On Monday the commission heard a senior scientist at Queensland's forensic lab had raised concerns with his superiors about the new system, the night before testing for the automated system was launched. Second inquiry into the forensic lab In her opening remarks, Commissioner Bennett said the inquiry was vital for "people to have faith in the system".
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Second inquiry into Queensland forensic DNA lab finds Project 13 was 'fundamentally flawed'
ABCSecond inquiry launched into Queensland forensic lab amid ongoing concerns over Project 13
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