DNA forensics

DNA forensics

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

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chemiluminescence

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The release of light (photons) as the result of a chemical reaction.

chi-squared test of association

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Comparison of the observed frequencies with the frequencies that would be expected if the null hypothesis of no association were true.

chloroform

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A chemical used in organic extraction. When used with phenol, promotes a sharp interface between the organic and aqueous layers.

chromosome

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The biological structure by which hereditary information is physically transmitted from one generation to the next. Located in the cell nucleus, it consists of a tightly coiled thread of DNA with ...

clean

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The process of removing biological and/or chemical contaminants from tools and/or equipment.

sanitize

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The process of removing biological and/or chemical contaminants from tools and/or equipment.

combined DNA index system (CODIS)

Legal services; DNA forensics

A collection of databases of DNA profiles obtained from evidence samples from unsolved crimes and from known individuals convicted of particular crimes. Contributions to this database are made ...