Long an important and useful tool in forensic genetic investigations, mitochondrial DNA
(mtDNA) typing continues to mature. Research in the last few years has demonstrated both …

Designed as an accessible introduction to basic scientific principles and their application in
professional practice, Forensic Biology provides a concise overview of the field. Focusing …

This review presents the basic problems and currently available molecular techniques used
for genetic profiling in disaster victim identification (DVI). The environmental conditions of a …

One of the greatest mysteries for most of the twentieth century was the fate of the Romanov
family, the last Russian monarchy. Following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, he and his …

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variation is being reported relative to the corrected version of
the first sequenced human mitochondrial genome. A review of the existing literature across …

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) amplification and Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) using
an early access version of the Precision ID Whole MtDNA Genome Panel (Thermo Fisher …

The current state of validation and implementation strategies of massively parallel
sequencing (MPS) technology for the analysis of STR markers for forensic genetics use is …

Mitochondrial point heteroplasmy is a common event observed not only in patients with
mitochondrial diseases but also in healthy individuals. We here report a comprehensive …

The efficient extraction of DNA from challenging samples, such as bones, is critical for the
success of downstream genotyping analysis in molecular genetic disciplines. Even though …

Though shed hairs are one of the most commonly encountered evidence types, they are
among the most limited in terms of DNA quantity and quality. As a result, DNA testing has …