In forensic laboratories, increased extraction efficiency of trace evidence is paramount
because analytical success is intrinsically dependent on the quantity of DNA recovered …

With the introduction of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology in the forensic field, it
will be of interest to assess if forensic scientists feel equipped to interpret and present DNA …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the forensic protocol recently developed by Qiagen for
the QIAsymphony automated DNA extraction platform. Samples containing low amounts of …

The goal of this project was to develop a “normalized” extraction procedure to be used in
conjunction with previously validated 3 μL fast PCR reactions (42–51 min utilizing …

Certain commercial equipment, instruments, software and materials are identified in order to
specify experimental procedures as completely as possible. In no case does such …

Correct DNA quantification is an essential part to obtain reliable STR typing results. Forensic
DNA analysts often use commercial kits for DNA quantification; among them, real-time …

e quality of DNA typing results is de ned by the amount and condition of the sample being
processed and strongly influenced by the practices taken in the forensic DNA laboratory. e …

The future of forensic DNA testing is being shaped by the research and usage of next-
generation systems, which have increased the multiplexing capabilities of the field and the …

The trail from initial evidence examination to a DNA profile reported to match a suspect is
long and complex. The different nature and great variability in the biological and DNA …

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released a document entitled DNA
Mixture Interpretation: A NIST Scientific Foundation Review for public comment. This has …