DNA Forensics
The application of genetic testing for legal purposes
DNA forensics is a branch of forensic science that focuses on the use of genetic material in criminal investigation to answer questions pertaining to legal situations, including criminal and civil cases.
Materials for DNA Forensics
Articles/Research
Backlogs of Forensic DNA Evidence
Description: General information on backlogs of forensic evidence in crime laboratories
- Source: National Institute of Justice
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- URL: http://nij.gov/nij/topics/forensics/lab-operations/evidence-backlogs/welcome.htm
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
Description: Information and fact sheets on the CODIS Unit
- Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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- URL: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/codis/
DNA Evidence Basics
Description: General information on DNA forensics
- Source: National Institute of Justice
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- URL: http://www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/evidence/dna/basics/welcome.htm
DNA Forensics
Description: Questions and answers on DNA forensics
- Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Genome Programs
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- URL: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/forensics.shtml
Using DNA to Solve Cold Cases (PDF 300.30 KB)
Description: Detailed information on forensic DNA testing technologies, databases, regulations, and more
- Source: National Institute of Justice
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- URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/194197.pdf
Interactive Tutorials
Forensic Science
Description: Information and an interactive tutorial on using forensic science to solve a mystery
- Source: ThinkQuest Oracle Education Foundation
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- URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/trio/TTQ04047/home.htm
