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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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depth of focus
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The range of distances between a lens and image plane for which the image formed by the lens at a given setting is clearly focused. With a high numerical aperture microscope objective, the depth of ...
dermal papilla
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Connective living tissue from which hair is generated from the follicle in the thick layer of the skin below the epidermis
destructive testing
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A process by which tangible items are disposed of during an examination.
dideoxy sequencing
Legal services; DNA forensics
Dideoxynucleotide sequencing, also known as the "Sanger method," is a technique which uses dideoxyribose instead of deoxyribose to stop the synthesis of a complementary DNA strand at various points ...
differential extraction
Legal services; DNA forensics
A procedure in which sperm cells are separated, or extracted, from all other cells in a sample.
discovery
Legal services; DNA forensics
The processes used before a trial to uncover the facts of the case.
diffuse light
Legal services; DNA forensics
light reflected uniformly in all directions regardless of what angle the light comes in at.
