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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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Caucasoid
Legal services; DNA forensics
Caucasoid is an archaic anthropological term designating the peoples originating from Europe and the Indian subcontinent.
Case theories
Legal services; DNA forensics
Every case going to court needs a theory which describes the case. The theory must include a statement of the facts, an explanation of what happened, the law that supports your advocacy, and the ...
Capillary electrophoresis (CE)
Legal services; DNA forensics
The platform for CE uses narrow silica capillaries (or tubes) containing a polymer solution through which the negatively charged DNA molecules migrate under the influence of a high voltage electric ...
Case file
Legal services; DNA forensics
The collection of documents comprising information concerning a particular investigation. (This collection may be kept in case jackets, file folders, ring binders, boxes, file drawers, file cabinets, ...
Case agent
Legal services; DNA forensics
Lead investigator who is permitted to remain in the courtroom throughout the trial, even though the investigator will also have a role as a testifying witness.
Cartilage hair hypoplasis
Legal services; DNA forensics
A hair disorder that results in abnormally fine, sparse, and lightly coloured hair that is usually short.
Catagen
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The catagen phase is the transitional phase of the hair follicle from the active growth phase (anagen) to the resting growth phase (telogen) in the hair growth cycle.
