Forensic BiologyOver the last several years, new research and developments in analysis methods and practice have led to rapid advancements in forensic biology. Identifying critical points of knowledge and new methodological approaches in the field, Forensic Biology, Second Edition focuses on forensic serology and forensic DNA analysis. It provides students and pro |
Contents
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Crime Scene Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | 35 |
Forensic Biology A Subdiscipline of Forensic Science | 53 |
Sources of Biological Evidence | 77 |
Nucleic Acid Extraction | 111 |
DNA Quantitation | 133 |
Amplification by Polymerase Chain Reaction | 143 |
DNA Electrophoresis | 159 |
Identification of Saliva | 277 |
Identification of Vaginal Secretions and Menstrual Blood | 289 |
Identification of Urine Sweat Fecal Matter and Vomitus | 307 |
Blood Group Typing and Protein Profiling | 331 |
Variable Number Tandem Repeat Profiling | 353 |
Autosomal Short Tandem Repeat Profiling | 369 |
Sex Chromosome Haplotyping and Gender Identification | 407 |
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Profiling | 437 |
Detection Methods | 175 |
Serology Concepts | 189 |
Serology Techniques Past Current and Future | 199 |
Identification of Blood | 231 |
Species Identification | 245 |
Identification of Semen | 257 |
Mitochondrial DNA Profiling | 461 |
Forensic DNA Databases Tools for Crime Investigations | 485 |
Evaluation of the Strength of Forensic DNA Profiling Results | 503 |
Quality Assurance and Quality Control | 523 |
Back Cover | 533 |
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