I couldn't believe my eyes when I read the article below published in Malaysiakini.
I refer to the Malaysiakini report Prosecutor: We have semen specimens.
To help the average Malaysian understand what will be going on in the second Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trial, I offer the following biological facts:
1. Contamination is the major problem associated with the collection of DNA samples for analysis.
2. The rectal environment is quite antagonistic to material such as semen.
The bacteria and fermentation process that normally occur in the presence of a high-protein soluble substance like semen would be lead to its rapid breakdown.
Especially so when the samples were collected the following day
3. There would be major DNA contamination from the host and from food waste in the rectum.
Plus the possibility that any DNA present would be partly or wholly broken down.
4. The rectum is quite efficient at rapidly rejecting foreign materials
5. Any intelligent man who was married to a doctor would be aware of the HIV risk from casual sex encounters and would be wearing a condom
So what's this about a 'semen sample'?
A check on the Internet for Dennis Madden has produced other names but none on DNA expert with such name.
If Mr Madden is truly a DNA expert, surely, through his extensive work in DNA samplings or other DNA related works his name would have appeared on the Internet in his chosen field of work.
Assuming Mr Madden is a DNA expert than he must be a rookie because his pathetic attempt of presenting an expert opinion falls on the wayside.
It is true contamination is a major problem in any forensic work but with latest technological advancement in forensic science and medicine it is not impossible to analyse and separate DNA samples from other contaminants.
Just like in heterosexual intercourse the rectal environment is not against accepting semen or hostile to it if you are gay and practised anal sex.Not as what Mr Madden perceived would be the case in all cases.
The most laughable of Mr Madden's expert opinion is when he says "Any intelligent man who was married to a doctor would be aware of the HIV risk from casual sex encounters and would be wearing a condom"
"So what's this about a 'semen sample"?
What has risky behaviour got to do with your level of education or the kind of spouse you have?
Mr Madden may not know that today DNA can be manufactured in a laboratory and used to falsify DNA evidence but such technology which was first discovered in Israel has not been used elsewhere.They have also developed new test to differentiate real from fake DNA.So, fake DNA goes out of the window, it can be detected.
Malaysiakini, didn't bother to give Mr Madden's background for reason best known to themselves.
Biological facts, my foot! Who are you trying to fool?
2 comments:
Bro, the quote of the day in yesterday's trial, Anwar alleged to have said "Can I Fuck You". That showed a heightened state of arousal, and when one is very aroused like that one would more often then not probably forget about small things like protection(condom)either that or its just a case of somebody never wanting to use a condom in the first place i.e a born bare back rider.
Pity, that in their shouting and disparaging this trial as a fitnah, they have to hold this morning's session in camera on the request of Karpal Singh. If its fitnah why does it have to be in camera, its not like a case involving a small girl who needs anonymous protection raped by an adult.
The complainant in this case is Saiful who is an adult who should be given the chance to tell his ordeal with Anwar in public so that we can know whether he is saying the truth or trying to fitnah Anwar. And Anwar's lawyers who shouts conspiracy and lies should not deny the public what Saiful has to say if according to them this sodomy charge are all lies and fabrication.
Anyway Bro, I tried to do a search also on this Madden guy who tries to poison the prosecution evidences in cyberspace even before it is put in as an exhibit in the trial by the Prosecutor, couldn't find any Bro..could just be a pseudonym..understandable Bro as Malaysiakini is a Opposition mouthpiece.
No doubt the DNA samples and the Government Chemist will be put under severe and detailed questioning. However DNA technology has so far advanced from 12 years ago, I think and I am very confident the problem about contamination of DNA samples in the anus/rectum could be isolated and identified and the procedures explained.
I believed that while Anwar has his own reasons for delaying the trial, the delay of 18months could prove fatal to him as the Prosecution is given more time to prepare for the case so that evidences adduced in court is thorough and tested and difficult to rebut.
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A diversion from the story of the day:
Another quote from a VW ad:
Protect the one you love, use a condom.
more safe sex ideas at:
http://www.coloribus.com/focus/top_safe_sex_ideas/
And who are you trying to fool too
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Your arguments against Madden's view is applicable too against Saifool's claim, so no need to have your own kangaroo court by the sideline !
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