DNA forensics

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

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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

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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.