Exhibit 1: The Direct PCR Process
The direct PCR process: types of samples, collection and sampling methods, direct PCR in the thermocycler (for DNA amplification), capillary electrophoresis (CE) for DNA profiling, and analysis results.
Description

This images is Exhibit 1 in the article Improving Analysis of “Trace DNA” Evidence.

  1. Biological sample
    • Blood
    • Tissue
    • Saliva
    • Nails
    • Semen
    • Hair
    • Touch
    • Cigarette butt
    •  
  2. Collection/sampling
    • Swab
    • Cut
    • Punch
    • Tape
  3. Direct PCR
  4. Capillary electrophoresis
  5. Analysis