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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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Irresolvable mixture
Legal services; DNA forensics
A DNA profile where multiple individuals have contributed biological material and no profile is more or less apparent than any other and the developed alleles cannot be isolated to a single source.
Intercalating dye
Legal services; DNA forensics
A chemical that can insert itself between the stacked bases at the centre of the DNA double helix, possibly causing a frameshift mutation.
Intimate sample
Legal services; DNA forensics
An intimate sample is generally referred to a biological sample obtained from a source other than the mouth (saliva) and head (hair).
Indigo dye
Legal services; DNA forensics
A blue-colored dye that is derived from several plant species and commonly used to dye denim for blue jeans. A known PCR inhibitor.
Internal size standard (ISS)
Legal services; DNA forensics
Specific DNA fragments of known sizes which are defined and used to size unknown fragments.
Interrogatories
Legal services; DNA forensics
Written questions proposed to a party to which specific written responses (under oath) are required.
Individualization
Legal services; DNA forensics
In forensic science, the process of attempting to associate an item of evidence with one and only one source.
