In the last decade, next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, alternatively massive
parallel sequencing (MPS), was applied to all fields of biological research. Its introduction to …

Collection and interpretation of “touch DNA” from crime scenes represent crucial steps
during criminal investigations, with clear consequences in courtrooms. Although the main …

This review paper covers the forensic-relevant literature for the analysis and detection of
explosives and explosives residues from 2016-2019 as a part of the 19 th Interpol …

Short tandem repeats, single nucleotide polymorphisms, and whole mitochondrial analyses
are three classes of markers which will play an important role in the future of forensic DNA …

Forensic mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis conducted using next-generation sequencing
(NGS), also known as massively parallel sequencing (MPS), as compared to Sanger-type …

DNA deposited by individuals' hands is a routine part of forensic analysis, yet little is
understood about the precise cellular contents left by handling.“Dead” skin cells known as …

Historically, rootless hair shaft samples submitted to a forensic laboratory for DNA analysis
are reserved for mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis due to the presence of highly …

Identification of human remains is an important part of human DNA analysis studies. STR
and mitochondrial DNA markers are well suited for the analysis of degraded biological …

Within anatomical willed body programs and skeletal collections, whole bodies and their
disassociated limbs and organs are identified and tracked. However, if these tracking …

Abstract Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are weapons of modern times, used by
terrorist groups and thereby causing substantial damage to communities. There is a …