Presents essays that cover varying opinions on DNA databases, including whether or not they will help solve crimes and whether or not they will allow the government to intrude on private information.

1. What Are the Benefits and Burdens of DNA Databases?
2. As DNA Databases Grow, the Potential for Abuse and Error Increases
3. Expanding The Categories in DNA Databases Will Solve More Crimes
4. Expanding DNA Databases Beyond Convictees IS Unjust
5. Physical Profiles in DNA Databases Narrow the Scope of Potential Suspects
6. Using DNA Databases for Targeted Profiling Is Ineffective
7. DNA Databases Can Help Assess Damages in Personal Injury Litigation
8. Genetic DNA Databases That Identify Donors Create High Risks of Abuse
9. DNA Databases Allow Governmental Intrusion on Private Information
10. Government Databases Have More Information than Needed to Solve Crimes
11. The Government Has Taken Steps to Secure Privacy of Its DNA Databases