Forensic Implications of Genetic Analyses From Degraded DNA: A Review

• NCJ Number: 230524
• Journal: Forensic Science International: Genetics Volume: 4 Issue: 3 Dated: April 2010 Pages: 148-157
• Author(s): Reza Alaeddini; Simon J. Walsh; Ali Abbas
• Date Published: April 2010
• Length: 10 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: Ireland

Annotation

This study reviews the pathways involved in cell death and DNA decomposition and the subsequent difficulties these present in DNA analysis of degraded samples.

Abstract

Forensic DNA identification techniques are principally based on determination of the size or sequence of desired PCR products. The fragmentation of DNA templates or the structural modifications that can occur during the decomposition process can impact the outcomes of the analytical procedures. Figures, tables, and references (Published Abstract)