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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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DNA forensics

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

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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

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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.

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