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Advanced topics in forensic DNA typing methodology

This book provides the most detailed information written to-date on DNA databases, low-level DNA, validation, and numerous other topics including a new chapter on legal aspects of DNA testing to prepare scientists for expert witness testimony

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Butler, John M. (John Marshall) 1969- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Diego, CA Elsevier Academic Press 2015
Subjects:
DNA fingerprinting
Forensic genetics
DNA Fingerprinting > methods
Forensic Genetics > methods
DNA > physiology
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Call Number :med W 700 .B88 2015
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Sample Collection, Storage, and Characterization
  • 2. DNA Extraction Methods
  • 3. DNA Quantitation
  • 4. PCR Amplification: Capabilities and Cautions
  • 5. Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Loci and Kits
  • 6. Capillary Electrophoresis: Principles and Instrumentation
  • 7. Quality Assurance and Validation
  • 8. DNA Databases: Uses and Issues
  • 9. Missing Persons and Disaster Victim Identification Efforts
  • 10. Degraded DNA
  • 11. Low- Level DNA Testing: Issues, Concerns, and Solutions
  • 12. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Applications
  • 13. Y- Chromosome DNA Testing
  • 14. Mitochondrial DNA Analysis - - 15. X-Chromosome Analysis
  • 16. Non-Human DNA
  • 17. New Technologies and Automation
  • 18. Legal Aspects of DNA Testing and the Scientific Expert in Court

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