DNA forensics

DNA forensics

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

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Trier of fact

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The judge, jury, administrative body, board, or arbitration panel that determine(s) the factual issues of the controversy in the dispute-resolution process.

Use of an ultraviolet light source to enhance or visualise potential items of evidence (fluids, fingerprints, clothing fibers, etc.). The light will cause possible biological stains to change colour ...

Trichorrhexis invaginati

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A genetic disease characterised by a segment of bulbous, dilated hair being enfolded into a concave hair terminal, recalling the appearance of a bamboo node. If the hair breaks at the bulbous end, ...

Upper bound frequency estimates

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An estimate of the percentage of individuals who could be potential contributors of a mtDNA profile.

Trichorrhexis nodosa

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A condition characterised by the formation of nodes, and in extreme cases, the hair is weaker at the node and is subject to breakage.

Undulated

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Changes in diameter along the length of the hair shaft that result from changes in cross-sectional area. This can give the hair a wavy appearance.

Tris

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An abbreviation for tris (hydroxymethyl)methylamine, also known as tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane. It is widely used in biochemistry as a buffer salt.