DNA forensics

DNA forensics

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

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Direct examination

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The procedure during a trial or hearing that first presents a witness's testimony to the trier of fact.

Differential extraction

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A procedure in which sperm cells are separated, or extracted, from all other cells in a sample.

Diffuse light

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Light reflected uniformly in all directions regardless of what angle the light comes in at.

Destructive testing

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A process by which tangible items are disposed of during an examination.

Discovery

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The processes used before a trial to uncover the facts of the case.

HLA DQ-alpha

Legal services; DNA forensics

A polymorphic gene in the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) region of chromosome 6 that has been well studied and analysed for many purposes including paternity testing, transplantation biology, and ...

Hydroxyquinoline

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A bicyclic aromatic compound, which when added to phenol turns the aqueous phase orange, making it easier to differentiate in the organic extraction. See figure to the right. chemical diagram of ...