Tag: DNA Transfer

Close-up of a cigarette butt filter in an evidence bag with a DNA electropherogram overlay showing imbalanced mixture peaks.
Forensic DNA AnalysisResearch & Publications

The 2-Hour Window: Can a Kiss Explain Away DNA on a Cigarette Butt?

Mixtures are the "bread and butter"—and the primary headache—of the modern forensic…

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A study using video recordings and Bayesian networks to model DNA transfer during social interactions for forensic activity-level evaluations.
Forensic DNA EvidenceResearch & Publications

Making Sense of DNA Patterns: New Research on DNA Transfer and Activity-Level Modeling

New research from Flinders University used video and Bayesian network modeling to…

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Forensic study on DNA transfer in washing machines, showing DNA degradation and the contamination risk from extra alleles.
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Washing Machine DNA: The Challenge of Extra Alleles in Forensic Interpretation

New forensic research quantifies the risks of DNA transfer and degradation in…

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A forensic scientist collecting DNA samples from a cat's fur
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The Role of Cats in Human DNA Transfer: A Forensic Perspective

Introduction: Silent Witnesses in Forensics When investigating crime scenes, unconventional sources of…

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