Talking Science: CSI With DNA

What does a scientist who studies genetics bring to a criminal investigation? Sometimes it's the tools to crack the case! Watch the video interview, view the slideshow, and read articles from award-winning magazines.

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Meet George Amato, a conservation geneticist who studies natural history and endangered species at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

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Watch the Talking Science video.

George Amato

Hi, my name is George Amato. I'm a conservation geneticist at the American Museum of Natural History. I use genetics to help protect endangered species. When the need arises, we use our facility as a forensics lab to investigate crime scene evidence. Here's one such case...

Photo Credits:  AMNH, AMNH/G.Amato, AMNH/D.Finnin, AMNH/R.Mickens

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Articles

DNA Detective
by Jacqueline Adams
Science World | When crime threatens rare animals, a scientist turns sleuth to crack the case. (Grades 6-10)

Wildlife Detective
by Jacqueline Adams
Super Science | Follow one scientist as he cracks a case of wildlife crime. (Grades 3-6)