Forensic DNA Analysis: A Laboratory Manual

by J. Thomas McClintock

Overview

In its short but active history, the use of DNA typing has revolutionized criminal investigations. It is almost inconceivable to bring a case to trial without positive identification through what is now our most accurate means. Proficiency with the methodology, principles, and interpretation of DNA evidence is crucial for today‘s criminalist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040084229
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/19/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	5 MB

Table of Contents

An Overview of Forensic DNA Analysis, Types of Biological Samples, Exercise 1 - DNA Extraction, Exercise 2 - Concentration of Extracted DNA, Exercise 3 - Microcon Concentration and Purification of Extracted DNA, Exercise 4 - Assessing the Quality and Quantity of Isolated DNA, Exercise 5 - DNA Analysis Using Restriction Fragment Length, Polymorphism (RFLP), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Exercise 6 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Tests: The AmpliType PM/DQA1 System, Exercise 7 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Tests: The D1S80 System, Experiment 8 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Tests: Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Analysis, Experiment 9 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Tests: Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Analysis to Determine Paternity (a Case Study), Experiment 10 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Tests: Y-Chromosome Short Tandem Repeat (Y-STR) Analysis (a Case Study), Exercise 11 - Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Analysis, Exercise 12 - Assessment of Lumigraph and Autoradiograph Data, References, Appendices