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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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intercalating dye
Legal services; DNA forensics
A chemical that can insert itself between the stacked bases at the center of the DNA double helix, possibly causing a frameshift mutation.
internal size standard (ISS)
Legal services; DNA forensics
Specific DNA fragments of known sizes which are defined and used to size unknown fragments.
interrogatories
Legal services; DNA forensics
Written questions proposed to a party to which specific written responses (under oath) are required.
internal testing
Legal services; DNA forensics
An internal test is one that is created and administered by the laboratory itself.
intimate sample
Legal services; DNA forensics
An intimate sample is generally referred to a biological sample obtained from a source other than the mouth (saliva) and head (hair).
irresolvable mixture
Legal services; DNA forensics
A DNA profile where multiple individuals have contributed biological material and no profile is more or less apparent than any other and the developed alleles cannot be isolated to a single source.
isoamyl alcohol
Legal services; DNA forensics
A chemical used in organic extractions to reduce the foaming of reagents, making it easier to detect the interface between the organic and aqueous phases.
