A discussion of the robustness of methods for assessing the evidential value of DNA single locus profiles in crime investigations | Zendy

Evett Ian W. | Zendy; Gill Peter | Zendy

Premium

A discussion of the robustness of methods for assessing the evidential value of DNA single locus profiles in crime investigations

Author(s) -

Evett Ian W.,

Gill Peter

Publication year - 1991

Publication title -

electrophoresis

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.666

H-Index - 158

eISSN - 1522-2683

pISSN - 0173-0835

DOI - 10.1002/elps.1150120220

Subject(s) - forensic science , robustness (evolution) , locus (genetics) , population stratification , population , computer science , dna profiling , dna , data mining , chromatography , biology , genetics , chemistry , sociology , demography , gene , genotype , single nucleotide polymorphism

We discuss three issues relating to the evaluation of DNA single locus probe comparisons in forensic casework: band shift, database size, and population stratification. Illustrations are from experiments carried out in the Forensic Science Service as part of our preparations to implement the technique.

This content is not available in your region!

Continue researching here.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research