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DNA forensics
The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.
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Pili torti
Legal services; DNA forensics
A genetic hair disorder characterised by the hair shaft being flattened and twisted 180 degrees numerous times along its axis. It is usually found at irregular intervals along the shaft.
Pili bifurcati
Legal services; DNA forensics
A genetic hair disorder characterised by two hairs joined at the shaft along their entire length.
Polymorphism
Legal services; DNA forensics
Variations in DNA sequences in a population that are detected in human DNA identification testing.
Popstats
Legal services; DNA forensics
FBI CODIS software programme used to perform statistical DNA match estimates.
Slot blot
Legal services; DNA forensics
A technique for measuring the amount DNA or RNA. Samples are placed onto a hybridization membrane, fixed, and hybridised with a probe. visualisation techniques include use of a radioactive probe, ...
Short INterspersed element (SINE)
Legal services; DNA forensics
A type of small dispersed repetitive DNA sequence (e.g. Alu family in the human genome) found throughout a eukaryotic genome.
Single-use equipment
Legal services; DNA forensics
Items that will be used only once to collect evidence, such as biological samples, then discarded to minimise contamination (e.g., tweezers, scalpel blades, droppers).
