DNA Fingerprinting: An Introduction

by Lorne T. Kirby

Overview

DNA fingerprinting is a revolutionary technique that enables law enforcement agencies, diagnostic laboratories and research scientists to identify minute pieces of tissue, to determine parentage and other biological family relationships. This is a study of its applications.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333540244
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	06/18/1990
Edition description:	1990
Pages:	365
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

University of British Columbia

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Genetic Principles3. Laboratory Organization4. Specimens5. DNA Amplification6. Analysis Techniques7. Probes, Allele Mutations, and Restriction Enzymes8. Probability and Statistical Analysis9. Quality Control10. Legal and Ethical Considerations11. Case Applications

Editorial Reviews

A practical guide to basic principles and laboratory methods of this new technique as applied to a variety of fields including forensic analysis, paternity testing, medical diagnostics, animal and plant sciences, and wildlife poaching. For researchers, forensic scientists, criminologists, and lawyers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"An interesting historical document that will also be of some use to those with different perspectives. . . . a good introduction to the basic technology of DNA fingerprinting. For anyone coming to this technique without a strong lab background, the refresher chapter on basic genetic principles is helpful, and the step-by-step approach to major technical procedures is well planned. . . . having this book is hand will save a novice weeks that would otherwise be spent thrashing through primary literature and textbooks to accumulate both the latest techniques and fundamental principles." —Trends in Ecology and Evolution

"The strength of this book rests with its extensive collection of laboratory methodologies pertinent to DNA identification processes. The coverage is comprehensive. . . . extremely readable." —Choice

"An excellent introductory text on DNA fingerprinting covering probes, PCR, hybridization, sample taking, costs, law, ethics, analysis-statistics, guidelines and other techniques relevant to forensics. 4 stars out of 5." —American Association of Forensic Dentists

"Very useful for students and laboratory personnel." —BIOSIS

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