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Application of DNA-Based Methods in Forensic Entomology

The book begins with the history and development of DNA typing and profiling for criminal and civil purposes. It discusses the statistical interpretation of results with case samples, mitochondrial DNA testing, Y and X SNP and STR testing. It also explores low copy number DNA typing, mixtures and quality assurance and control. The second section examines the collection and preservation of biological evidence under a variety of different circumstances and the identification and the identification of human remains-including in mass disaster settings. It discusses applications to bioterrorism investigations, animal DNA testing in criminal cases, pedigree questions and wildlife forensic problems, applications in forensic entomology, and forensic botany. The third section explores recent developments and new technologies, including the rigorous identification of tissue of origin, mtDNA profiling using immobilized probe strips, chips and next-generation sequencing, the use of SNPs to ascertain phenotypic characteristics, and the "molecular autopsy" that looks at aspects of toxicogenetics and pharmacogenetics. The book concludes with the discussion of law, ethics, and policy. It examines the use of DNA evidence in the criminal justice systems of both the United States and Europe, ethical issues in forensic laboratory practices, familial searches, DNA databases, ancestry searches, physical phenotyping, and report writing. The contributors also examine DNA applications i n immigration and human trafficking cases and international perspectives on DNA databases.

forensics, DNA, application, entomology

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