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DNA forensics
The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.
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known samples
Legal services; DNA forensics
A DNA sample for which the source is known. These samples are generally obtained from the victim and/or suspected perpetrator of a crime, as well as from other persons whose DNA might be reflected ...
latent print
Legal services; DNA forensics
A print impression that is not readily visible, made by contact with a surface.
local DNA index system of CODIS (LDIS)
Legal services; DNA forensics
A system that uploads forensic and offender DNA profiles to the State DNA Index System, or SDIS.
learned treatise
Legal services; DNA forensics
A book, publication, journal or any other professional, scientific, technical or specialized writing that is considered authoritative in a particular field.
length heteroplasmy
Legal services; DNA forensics
The presence of mtDNA molecules that differ in length.
