A guide to forensic DNA profiling / edited by Allan Jamieson, Scott Bader.

Other author Jamieson, Allan.
Other author Bader, Scott.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex, UK : John Wiley & Sons, 2016.
Description1 online resource.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
DNA fingerprinting.

Abstract "The increasingly arcane world of DNA profiling demands that those needing to understand at least some of it must find a source of reliable and understandable information. Combining material from the successful Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science with newly commissioned and updated material, the Editors have used their own extensive experience in criminal casework across the world to compile an informative guide that will provide knowledge and thought-provoking articles of interest to anyone involved or interested in the use of DNA in the forensic context. Following extensive introductory chapters covering forensic DNA profiling and forensic genetics, this comprehensive volume presents a substantial breadth of material covering: Fundamental material - including sources of DNA, validation, and accreditation Analysis and interpretation - including, extraction, quantification, amplification and interpretation of electropherograms (epgs) Evaluation - including mixtures, low template, and transfer Applications - databases, paternity and kinship, mitochondrial-DNA, wildlife DNA, single-nucleotide polymorphism, phenotyping and familial searching Court - report writing, discovery, cross examination, and current controversies With contributions from leading experts across the whole gamut of forensic science, this volume is intended to be authoritative but not authoritarian, informative but comprehensible, and comprehensive but concise. It will prove to be a valuable addition, and useful resource, for scientists, lawyers, teachers, criminologists, and judges"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "The increasingly arcane world of DNA profiling demands that those needing to understand at least some of it must find a source of reliable and understandable information. Combining material from the successful Encyclopedia of Forensic Science with newly commissioned and updated material, the Editors have used their own extensive experience in criminal casework across the world to compile an informative guide that will provide knowledge and thought-provoking articles of interest to anyone involved or interested in the use of DNA in the forensic context. Following extensive introductory chapters covering forensic DNA profiling and forensic genetics, this comprehensive volume presents a substantial breadth of material covering: - Fundamental material -- including sources of DNA, validation, and accreditation - Analysis and interpretation -- including, extraction, quantification, amplification and interpretation of electropherograms (epgs) - Evaluation -- including mixtures, low template, and transfer - Applications -- databases, paternity and kinship, mitochondrial-DNA, wildlife DNA, single-nucleotide polymorphism, phenotyping and familial searching - Court - report writing, discovery, cross examination, and current controversies"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Issued in other formPrint version: Guide to forensic DNA profiling Hoboken : Wiley, 2016 9781118751527
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015040674
ISBN9781118751510 (epub)
ISBN9781118751503 (pdf)

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