Forensic DNA Analysis: Technological Development and Innovative Applications

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Editors
Table of Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
Foreword
Introduction
Part I: Introduction to Genome Polymorphisms
	1. DNA Polymorphisms and Genome Structure: Different Scales of Variation in the Human Genome
	2. Single‑Nucleotide Polymorphisms: An Overview of the Sequence Polymorphisms
Part II: Forensic Genetic Markers
	3. Forensic Identity Markers: An Overview of Forensic Autosomal STRs and SNPs
	4. The Y‑Chromosomal STRs in Forensic Genetics: Y Chromosome STRs
	5. The X‑Chromosomal STRs in Forensic Genetics: X Chromosome STRs
	6. Application of Mitochondrial DNA as a Tool in the Forensic Field: Update and New Perspectives in mtDNA analysis
Part III: Novelties in Forensic Genetics
	7. Sequencing Technology in Forensic Science: Next‑Generation Sequencing
	8. Forensic Analysis of Externally Visible Characteristics: Phenotyping
	9. Forensic Ancestry Inference: Data Requirements, Analysis Methods, and Interpretation of Results
	10. Online Population Data Resources for Forensic SNP Analysis with Massively Parallel Sequencing: An Overview of Online Population Data for Forensic Purposes
	11. Forensic Anthropology Issues: A Synergy between Physical and Molecular Methods—The Contribution of Degraded DNA Analysis to Physical and Forensic Anthropology
	12. The Molecular Autopsy: Complementary Study to Molecular Autopsy
	13. Wildlife Forensics: DNA Analysis in Wildlife Forensic Investigations
	14. Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Insects at Court and in Human Identification
Part IV: Company Innovations
	15. Getting the Most Information from Every Sample: Improved Length‑Based and Sequence‑Based Analysis
	16. ParaDNA® Technology: A Tool for Rapid Identification of DNA and Body Fluids
	17. DEPArray™ System: Key Enabling Technology for Cell Separation from Forensic Mixtures
	18. Rapid DNA by ANDE Corporation: A Useful Tool for Disaster Victim Identification
	19. Massively Parallel Sequencing as an Operational Forensic Tool: Current and Future Perspectives—Improving Results for Current Applications and Paving the Way for Expanded Capabilities
Index