DNA forensics

DNA forensics

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

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Microscopic

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A term for objects which are too small to be resolved by the unaided eye.

Midshaft region

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The region of the hair between the proximal and distal ends.

Proficiency testing

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A DNA proficiency test uses biological samples to assess a lab analyst's ongoing competency and the laboratory's ability to produce accurate results.

1. To attempt to use the court expert's independent and neutral fact testimony about DNA testing to affirm and solidify the DNA evidence findings in the state's case against the defendant. 2. Also, ...

Product rule

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The product rule calculates the expected chance of finding a given STR (short tandem repeat) profile within a population by multiplying the frequency of occurrence of the combination of alleles ...

Pull-up

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Specifically related to ABI Gene Scan® software, a peak seen in one colour that is not due to the presence of DNA, but to incorrect compensation for the spectral overlap of the four dyes used in ...

Proteinase K

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An endolytic protease that cleaves peptide bonds at the carboxylic sides of aliphatic, aromatic, or hydrophobic amino acids. Proteinase K in the extraction buffer inactivates nucleases and aids in ...