Advanced topics in forensic DNA typing methodology /

Butler, John M. 1969-

Advanced topics in forensic DNA typing methodology / [electronic resource] : John M. Butler. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, c2012. - xvii, 680 p. : ill. (some col.)

Sample collection, storage, and characterization -- DNA extraction methods -- DNA quantitation -- PCR amplification: capabilities and cautions -- Short tandem repeat (STR) loci and kits -- Capillary electrophoresis: principles and instrumentation -- Quality assurance and validation -- DNA databases: uses and issues -- Missing persons and disaster victim identification efforts -- Degraded DNA -- Low-level DNA testing: issues, concerns, and solutions -- Single nucleotide polymorphisms and applications -- Y-chromosome DNA testing -- Mitochondrial DNA analysis -- X-chromosome analysis -- Non-human DNA -- New technologies and automation -- Legal aspects of DNA testing and the scientific expert in court.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9780123878236 (electronic bk.)




DNA fingerprinting.
Forensic genetics.


Electronic books.

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