Mitochondrial DNA

Just Science Podcast: Just Mitochondrial DNA

Date Published

May 2020

Publication Type

Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description, Interview, Instructional Material (Programmed)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Application for Funding to Support the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

2016-MU-BX-K007

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2019

$5,500,000

mtGenome Sequencing of Human Hair Shafts Using an MPS Approach

2019-DU-BX-0045

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2019

$878,274

Optimizing the Analysis of DNA From Burned Bone Using Ancient DNA Techniques

2019-DU-BX-0044

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2019

$783,744

Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers

June 2011

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.

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Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers

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Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers

Forensic DNA Research and Development

Maximizing mtDNA Testing Potential With the Generation of High-Quality mtGenome Reference Data

Date Published

July 2017

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Development of a Probe Capture Next-Generation Sequencing Assay for Analysis of the Mitochondrial Genome and Nuclear STR and SNP Markers

2018-DU-BX-0183

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2018

$696,362

Application for Funding to Support the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

2016-MU-BX-K007

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2018

$5,000,000

Maximizing the Use of Mitochondrial DNA in Identifying Remains and Aiding Missing Persons Casework

Date Published

April 2018

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description, Factsheet

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

NIJ and CHORI: Collaboration With SoftGenetics and California Department of Justice - Customizing NextGENe Software for Forensic Applications

Date Published

April 2016

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description, Grants and Funding, Factsheet

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored