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This Scientist Helped Free the Innocent Using DNA. Now Biden Wants Him in the Cabinet.

Some experts hope Eric Lander, the president’s choice for new science adviser, will crack down on bad forensics in courtrooms.

Looking Back • 01.26.2021

In an Apparent First, Genetic Genealogy Aids a Wrongful Conviction Case

An Idaho man falsely confessed to a 1996 rape and murder.

News • 07.16.2019

The DNA Tests That Came Too Late to Save Two Men

Percell Warren and Nathaniel Epps died while fighting a rape conviction — but their battle still goes on.

Case in Point • 09.26.2016

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