Inquiry reveals alarm among scientists over Queensland forensics lab's new DNA procedure

 Multiple scientists at Queensland's state-run forensics laboratory have detailed their alarm and confusion over a DNA testing procedure, which was introduced after major concerns were raised about the previous process.

Scientist Ingrid Moeller told a commission of inquiry this week, that the new testing procedure was "disturbing" and "nonsensical".

The hearings have been hearing evidence from scientists at Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services about a "toxic" work culture and issues with the testing of DNA samples relating to major crimes like rapes and murders.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-16/queensland-dna-inquiry-scientist-processes/101539918



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