DNA forensics

DNA forensics

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

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capillary electrophoresis (CE)

Legal services; DNA forensics

The platform for CE uses narrow silica capillaries (or tubes) containing a polymer solution through which the negatively charged DNA molecules migrate under the influence of a high voltage electric ...

cartilage hair hypoplasis

Legal services; DNA forensics

A hair disorder that results in abnormally fine, sparse, and lightly colored hair that is usually short.

case agent

Legal services; DNA forensics

Lead investigator who is permitted to remain in the courtroom throughout the trial, even though the investigator will also have a role as a testifying witness.

case file

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The collection of documents comprising information concerning a particular investigation. (This collection may be kept in case jackets, file folders, ring binders, boxes, file drawers, file cabinets, ...

case identifier

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The alphabetic and/or numeric characters assigned to identify a particular case.

case theories

Legal services; DNA forensics

Every case going to court needs a theory which describes the case. The theory must include a statement of the facts, an explanation of what happened, the law that supports your advocacy, and the ...

catagen

Legal services; DNA forensics

The catagen phase is the transitional phase of the hair follicle from the active growth phase (anagen) to the resting growth phase (telogen) in the hair growth cycle.