Millions of TV viewers have become armchair experts on DNA technology, thanks to the O.J. Simpson trial. But on June 13-14,the UC Davis Biotechnology Program will go a bit deeper in the analysis when it hosts a workshop for attorneys, judges and government officials on the use of biotechnology in forensics and food safety. During the first day, a panel of scientists, criminalists and lawyers, including Simpson prosecutor Rockne Harmon, will discuss the use of DNA typing in forensic diagnostics. "The presentations should help to increase the availability and applicability of DNA typing in the justice system and reduce confusion about this technology and its uses," says Martina McGloughlin, workshop coordinator. The second day will focus on recombinant DNA technology as it is used in developing new crops, and in detecting pesticide residues and bacterial contamination of food and water.