DNA forensics

DNA forensics

The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.

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testimony

Legal services; DNA forensics

The process of conveying information from a witness to a judge, jury, arbitration or other hearing panel.

thermal cycler

Legal services; DNA forensics

An instrument used to perform the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

theta correction

Legal services; DNA forensics

A theta adjustment is a mathematical correction applied to a frequency calculation when both alleles at a locus are the same (known as a homozygous state). It is not applied when alleles are ...

protocol

Legal services; DNA forensics

A series of steps, processes or procedures usually followed in a scientific, technical, professional or specialized area.

proximal end

Legal services; DNA forensics

The portion of the hair towards the root.

pull-up

Legal services; DNA forensics

Specifically related to ABI Gene Scan® software, a peak seen in one color that is not due to the presence of DNA, but to incorrect compensation for the spectral overlap of the four dyes used in ...