Mitochondrial DNA
Volume Reduction Solid Phase Extraction of DNA From Dilute, Large-Volume Biological Samples
Duplex Real-Time qPCR Assay for the Quantification of Human Nuclear and Mitochondrial DNA in Forensic Samples: Implications for Quantifying DNA in Degraded Samples
Mitochondrial Landscape of African Americans: An Examination of More than 2,500 Control Region Haplotypes from 22 U.S. Locations
Analysis of Forensic SNPs in the Canine mtDNA HV1 Mutational Hotspot Region
Characterization of Mitochondrial DNA Sequence Heteroplasmy in Blood Tissue and Hair as a Function of Hair Morphology
Just Science Podcast: Just Mitochondrial DNA
Recovery of mtDNA From Unfired Metallic Ammunition Components With an Assessment of Sequence Profile Quality and DNA Damage Through MPS Analysis
Application for Funding to Support the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
mtGenome Sequencing of Human Hair Shafts Using an MPS Approach
Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers
Familial DNA searching is the practice of creating new investigative leads in cases where DNA evidence found at the scene of a crime strongly resembles that of an existing DNA profile but is not an exact match. Panelists will explain how the technology works, provide examples of successful convictions obtained through familial searches, and discuss the various misconceptions and concerns regarding this practice.