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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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chemiluminescence
Legal services; DNA forensics
The release of light (photons) as the result of a chemical reaction.
chi-squared test of association
Legal services; DNA forensics
Comparison of the observed frequencies with the frequencies that would be expected if the null hypothesis of no association were true.
chloroform
Legal services; DNA forensics
A chemical used in organic extraction. When used with phenol, promotes a sharp interface between the organic and aqueous layers.
chromosome
Legal services; DNA forensics
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
Legal services; DNA forensics
The process of removing biological and/or chemical contaminants from tools and/or equipment.
sanitize
Legal services; DNA forensics
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 ...
