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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

Marker

Legal services; DNA forensics

Pieces of DNA sequence of known locations on chromosomes that are used to identify the specific genetic variations an individual possesses.

Looped cuticle

Legal services; DNA forensics

A looped cuticle is a condition in which the distal edges of the cuticle scales are curved from or cup toward the hair shaft.

Low copy number

Legal services; DNA forensics

Refers to examination of less than 100pg (picograms) of input DNA.

Locus

Legal services; DNA forensics

The specific physical location of a gene on a chromosome.

Probability of paternity

Legal services; DNA forensics

A formula that tests the hypothesis that the accused is the biological father of the child.

Probability

Legal services; DNA forensics

The chance of observing a particular future event; a simple ratio of the number of observed events divided by the total number of possible events.

Probe

Legal services; DNA forensics

Defined nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) that can be used to identify, usually through autoradiography, specific DNA or RNA molecules bearing the complementary sequence.

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