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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

External testing

Legal services; DNA forensics

An external test is one that is created and administered by an outside agency.

Forensic hit

Legal services; DNA forensics

A CODIS match between two or more crime scene profiles.

Expertise

Legal services; DNA forensics

A special skill or knowledge in a particular field.

Magnification

Legal services; DNA forensics

The height of the image divided by the height of the object. The apparent enlargement of an object by an optical instrument.

Malpractice cause of action

Legal services; DNA forensics

When brought against an expert witness, this action will protect and compensate injured individuals as well as deter future misconduct. It will ensure "quality control" of expert opinions by ...

Macroscopic

Legal services; DNA forensics

A term that describes characteristics large enough to be perceived without magnification; in forensic hair examination, this typically applies to unmounted hairs.

Major contributor profile

Legal services; DNA forensics

A DNA profile where multiple individuals have contributed biologic material and one individual's DNA profile is more apparent.

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