DNA forensics

DNA forensics

The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.

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Trichonodosis

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A condition characterised by apparent or actual knotting of the hair.

Trichology

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The study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the hair.

A sworn voluntary declaration of facts, findings, conclusions or opinions of the declarant, given with their affirmation that the contents are true. Is voluntarily made without any cross-examination ...

Admissible evidence

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Admissible evidence, in a court of law, is any testimonial, documentary, or tangible evidence that may be introduced to a factfinder — usually a judge or jury — in order to establish or to bolster a ...

Alternate light source (ALS)

Legal services; DNA forensics

Equipment used to produce visible and invisible light at various wavelengths to enhance or visualise items of evidence (fluids, fingerprints, clothing fibers, etc.). The light will cause possible ...

Allele

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A different form of a gene at a particular locus. The characteristics of a single copy of a specific gene, or of a single copy of a specific location on a chromosome. For example, one copy of a ...