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One Twin Committed the Crime — But Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit
One night in November 1999, a 26-year-old woman was raped in…

NIST Builds Statistical Foundation for Next-Generation Forensic DNA Profiling – National Institute of Standards and Technology
DNA is often considered the most reliable form of forensic evidence,…

Review: Trace DNA Sampling Success From Evidence Items Commonly Encountered in Forensic Casework
Emily C. Lennert
Category
Biology
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trace,…

Review: Recovery of Trace DNA on Clothing: A Comparison of Mini-Tape Lifting and Three Other Forensic Evidence Collection Techniques
Emily C. Lennert
Category
Biology
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trace…

Review: Effects of Storage Conditions on Forensic Examinations of Blood Samples and Bloodstains Stored for 20 Years
Emily C. Lennert
Category
Biology
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blood,…

Review: DNA Profiles from Clothing Fibers Using Direct PCR
Emily C. Lennert
Category
Biology
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direct…

Review: Typing DNA Profiles from Previously Enhanced Fingerprints Using Direct PCR
Emily C. Lennert
Category
Biology
Keywords
DNA,…

Review: STR Analysis Following Latent Blood Detection by Luminol, Fluorescein, and BlueStar
Emily C. Lennert
Category
Chemistry
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DNA,…

Review: Increased Recovery of Touch DNA Evidence Using FTA Paper Compared to Conventional Collection Methods
Emily C. Lennert
Category
Biology
Keywords
touch,…

Can the Law Enforcement’s DNA Database Tell Police Your Medical Information?
In a new study, researchers have developed a way to match forensic…