Advanced topics in forensic DNA typing methodology / John M. Butler.

Author/creator Butler, John M., 1969-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWalthan, MA : Elsevier/Academic Press,
Descriptionxvii, 680 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Forensics 2011 [EBCFOR11]
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
DNA fingerprinting.
Forensic genetics.
DNA Fingerprinting--methods.
Forensic Genetics--methods.
DNA--physiology.

Contents Sample collection, storage, and characterization -- DNA extraction methods -- DNA quantitation -- PCR amplification: capabilities and cautions -- Short tandem repeat (STR) loci and kits -- Capillary electrophoresis: principles and instrumentation -- Quality assurance and validation -- DNA databases: uses and issues -- Missing persons and disaster victim identification efforts -- Degraded DNA -- Low-level DNA testing: issues, concerns, and solutions -- Single nucleotide polymorphisms and applications -- Y-chromosome DNA testing -- Mitochondrial DNA analysis -- X-chromosome analysis -- Non-human DNA -- New technologies and automation -- Legal aspects of DNA testing and the scientific expert in court.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011010514
ISBN9780123745132
ISBN0123745136