Forensic DNA    
Anybody looking for information about forensic DNA will come across a number of related terms e.g. genetic fingerprinting, DNA testing, DNA typing, DNA profiling etc. The important thing to note is that all of these terms refer to techniques and scientific procedures that can be employed to differentiate between individuals; as such, DNA in a legal context is synonymous with forensic identification. According to the Human Genome Project Information website, the forensic identification process involves forensic scientists scanning 13 DNA regions. Data extracted is then used to create an individual DNA profile (also known as a DNA fingerprint). The Human Genome Project Information website lists a number of DNA Uses for Forensic Identification, these include:
We strongly recommend you pay a visit to the forensics section of the Human Genome Project Information website. In addition to the details outlined above, this excellent resource also includes information on how is DNA typing is done, some of the DNA technologies used in forensic investigations, ethical, legal, and social issues associated with DNA Databanking. There is also a comprehensive DNA forensics links section. Visit The Forensics Section of the Human Genome Project Website DNA Information PagesFor clear and concise DNA related descriptions simply click on the links below.
The Forensic DNA Expert in Focus
See following link to find out more about our forensic DNA expert in focus Dr. Dean Hildebrand, Program Head of British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Centre for Forensic and Security Technology Studies. Forensic-DNA Degree Programs
See following link to check out a selection of schools, colleges and Universtites that offer forensic-DNA related degree programs and training. Forensic-DNA in The Real WorldThis section will showcase the most interesting forensic-DNA related news and articles. For full details simply click on the links below.
Essential ReadingForensic-DNA Typing, Second Edition: Biology, Technology, and Genetics of STR Markers By John M. Butler
Editorial Review An exceptionally comprehensive reference, touching on every relevant aspect of current forensic-DNA typing practice...will serve many practitioners and students of forensic-DNA typing as a single source reference...It is hard to think of a topic in forensic-DNA typing that is not treated in the book...A final point is that the book is a phenomenal bargain in this day and age at around $80 a copy. (Journal of Forensic Sciences) See following link for more details: Forensic DNA Typing, Second Edition: Biology, Technology, and Genetics of STR Markers Forensic-DNA Links
Access a range of quality forensic-DNA related websites via the following link. DNA Pictures
High quality DNA pictures that you can use for free in your science projects, presentations, lectures, teaching materials etc. You can access the pictures via the following link. Read Serial Killer & FBI Profiling Classics on Kindle
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