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Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing

Award Information

Award #
2008-DN-BX-K156
Funding Category
Competitive
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2008
Total funding (to date)
$627,767

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2008, $627,767)

The goal of this project is to perform DNA analysis (STR and mitochndrial) on unidentified skeletal remains, followed by collection and DNA analysis of family reference samples. DNA profiles will be uploaded into the CODIS+mito database for use in the investigation of missing persons cases.

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Date Created: September 25, 2008