Overview

A state-of-the-art collection of readily reproducible laboratory methods for DNA identity analysis, including Y chromosome haplotyping, mtDNA, and SNP typing.

Protocols and Techniques

The book offers well-tested protocols for DNA quantification using real-time PCR on forensic samples and for the determination of the number of amelogenine gene copies.

Applications for Forensic Geneticists

For forensic geneticists, there are readily reproducible methods for species identification, ancient DNA, and pharmacogenetics.

Additional Chapters

Additional chapters address new applications in the forensic genetics lab, such as species identification or typing of CYP polymorphisms for the analysis of adverse drug reactions.