DNA forensics

DNA forensics

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

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direct examination

Legal services; DNA forensics

The procedure during a trial or hearing that first presents a witness's testimony to the trier of fact.

discontinuous medulla

Legal services; DNA forensics

A form of hair medullation where the visible medulla is interrupted or fragmented along a length of hair shaft.

discriminating power

Legal services; DNA forensics

The ability of a blood grouping technique to differentiate between individuals selected at random. This can also be applied to other analytical techniques in forensic science.

disposable instruments

Legal services; DNA forensics

Items that will be used only once to collect evidence, such as biological samples, then discarded to minimize contamination (e.g., tweezers, scalpel blades, droppers).