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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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amorphous medulla
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An amorphous medulla has no distinct form, pattern, or shape when viewed with a transmitted light microscope
amplification
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Producing multiple copies of a chosen DNA region, usually by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).
amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLP)
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A highly sensitive method for detecting polymorphisms in DNA. DNA first undergoes restriction enzyme digestion, and a subset of DNA fragments is then selected for PCR amplification and visualization.
anagen
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The anagen root is the active growth phase of a hair follicle in the hair growth cycle
analytical threshold
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An acceptable "Relative Fluorescence Units" (RFU) level determined to be appropriate for use in the PCR/STR DNA typing process. A minimum threshold for data comparison is identified by the specific ...
angular aperture
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The angle (or cone) of light rays capable of entering the front lens of the objective from a point in the object. If the angular aperture of an objective is increased, more light rays from the ...
