The book begins by reviewing all pertinent biology, and then provides information on every aspect of DNA analysis. This includes modern interpretation methods and contemporary population genetic models available for estimating DNA frequencies or likelihood ratios. Following a chapter on procedures for validating databases, the text presents overviews and performance assessments of both modern sampling uncertainty methods and current paternity testing techniques, including new guidelines on paternity testing in alignment with the International Society for Forensic Genetics. Later chapters discuss the latest methods for mixture analysis, LCN (ultra trace) analysis and non-autosomal (mito, X, and Y) DNA analysis. The text concludes with an overview of procedures for disaster victim identification and information on DNA intelligence databases.
Highlights of the second edition include:
- New information about PCR processes, heterozygote balance and back and forward stuttering
- New information on the interpretation of low template DNA, drop models and continuous models
- Additional coverage of lineage marker subpopulation effects, mixtures and combinations with autosomal markers
This authoritative book provides a link among the biological, forensic, and interpretative domains of the DNA profiling field. It continues to serve as an invaluable resource that allows forensic scientists, technicians, molecular biologists and attorneys to use forensic DNA evidence to its greatest potential.
The book begins by reviewing all pertinent biology, and then provides information on every aspect of DNA analysis. This includes modern interpretation methods and contemporary population genetic models available for estimating DNA frequencies or likelihood ratios. Following a chapter on procedures for validating databases, the text presents overviews and performance assessments of both modern sampling uncertainty methods and current paternity testing techniques, including new guidelines on paternity testing in alignment with the International Society for Forensic Genetics. Later chapters discuss the latest methods for mixture analysis, LCN (ultra trace) analysis and non-autosomal (mito, X, and Y) DNA analysis. The text concludes with an overview of procedures for disaster victim identification and information on DNA intelligence databases.
Highlights of the second edition include:
- New information about PCR processes, heterozygote balance and back and forward stuttering
- New information on the interpretation of low template DNA, drop models and continuous models
- Additional coverage of lineage marker subpopulation effects, mixtures and combinations with autosomal markers
This authoritative book provides a link among the biological, forensic, and interpretative domains of the DNA profiling field. It continues to serve as an invaluable resource that allows forensic scientists, technicians, molecular biologists and attorneys to use forensic DNA evidence to its greatest potential.

Forensic DNA Evidence Interpretation
508
Forensic DNA Evidence Interpretation
508Hardcover(Revised)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781482258899 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 05/12/2016 |
Edition description: | Revised |
Pages: | 508 |
Product dimensions: | 9.60(w) x 11.70(h) x 0.90(d) |