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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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DNA forensics

Locard's exchange principal

Legal services; DNA forensics

States that every time someone enters an environment, something is added to and removed from it. The principle is sometimes stated as "every contact leaves a trace," and applies to contact between ...

Learned treatise

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A book, publication, journal or any other professional, scientific, technical or specialised writing that is considered authoritative in a particular field.

Local DNA index system of CODIS (LDIS)

Legal services; DNA forensics

A system that uploads forensic and offender DNA profiles to the State DNA Index System, or SDIS.

Linkage equilibrium

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When two or more genetic loci appear to segregate randomly in a given population. The genotypes appear randomly with respect to each other.

Latent print

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A print impression that is not readily visible, made by contact with a surface.

Length heteroplasmy

Legal services; DNA forensics

The presence of mtDNA molecules that differ in length.

Lipopolysaccharides

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A large molecule containing a lipid and a carbohydrate.

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