DNA forensics

DNA forensics

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

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macroscopic

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A term that describes characteristics large enough to be perceived without magnification; in forensic hair examination, this typically applies to unmounted hairs.

magnification

Legal services; DNA forensics

The height of the image divided by the height of the object. The apparent enlargement of an object by an optical instrument.

major contributor profile

Legal services; DNA forensics

A DNA profile where multiple individuals have contributed biologic material and one individual's DNA profile is more apparent.

malpractice cause of action

Legal services; DNA forensics

When brought against an expert witness, this action will protect and compensate injured individuals as well as deter future misconduct. It will ensure "quality control" of expert opinions by ...

marker

Legal services; DNA forensics

Pieces of DNA sequence of known locations on chromosomes that are used to identify the specific genetic variations an individual possesses.

match

Legal services; DNA forensics

Genetic profiles are said to "match" when they have the same allele designations at every loci.

material

Legal services; DNA forensics

Relevant and significant in a lawsuit (i.e., material evidence), as distinguished from evidence that is totally irrelevant or of such minor importance that the court will ignore it, rule it ...