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Forensic DNA typing : biology, technology, and genetics of STR markers / John M. Butler.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, c2005.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvii, 660 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 0121479528 (alk. paper)
  • 9780121479527 (alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 614.1 BUT
Contents:
Overview and history of DNA typing -- DNA biology review -- Sample collection, DNA extraction and DNA quantitation -- The polymerase chain reaction (DNA amplification) -- Commonly used short tandem repeat markers and commercial kits -- Biology of STRs : stutter products, non-template addition, microvariants, null alleles, and mutation rates -- Forensic issues : degraded DNA, PCR inhibition, contamination, mixed samples and low copy number -- Single nucleotide polymorphisms and other bi-allelic markers -- Y chromosome DNA testing -- Mitochondrial DNA analysis -- Non-human DNA testing and microbial forensics -- DNA separation methods : slab-gel and capillary electrophoresis -- DNA detection methods : fluorescent dyes and silver-staining -- Instrumentation for STR typing : ABI 310, ABI 3100, FMBIO systems -- STR genotyping issues -- Laboratory validation -- New technologies, automation, and expert systems -- Combined DNA index system (CODIS) and the use of DNA databases -- Basic genetic principles, statistics, and probability -- STR population database analyses -- Profile frequency estimates, likelihood ratios, and source attribution -- Approaches to statistical analysis of mixtures and degraded DNA -- Kinship and parentage testing -- Mass disaster DNA victim identification.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Forensic DNA Typing, Second Edition, is the only book available that specifically covers detailed information on mitochondrial DNA and the Y chromosome. It examines the science of current forensic DNA typing methods by focusing on the biology, technology, and genetic interpretation of short tandem repeat (STR) markers, which encompass the most common forensic DNA analysis methods used today.

The book covers topics from introductory level right up to cutting edge research. High-profile cases are addressed throughout the text, near the sections dealing with the science or issues behind these cases. Ten new chapters have been added to accommodate the explosion of new information since the turn of the century. These additional chapters cover statistical genetic analysis of DNA data, an emerging field of interest to DNA research. Several chapters on statistical analysis of short tandem repeat (STR) typing data have been contributed by Dr. George Carmody, a well-respected professor in forensic genetics. Specific examples make the concepts of population genetics more understandable.

This book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in forensic DNA analysis, forensic scientists, population geneticists, military and private and public forensic laboratories (for identifying individuals through remains), and students of forensic science.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Overview and history of DNA typing -- DNA biology review -- Sample collection, DNA extraction and DNA quantitation -- The polymerase chain reaction (DNA amplification) -- Commonly used short tandem repeat markers and commercial kits -- Biology of STRs : stutter products, non-template addition, microvariants, null alleles, and mutation rates -- Forensic issues : degraded DNA, PCR inhibition, contamination, mixed samples and low copy number -- Single nucleotide polymorphisms and other bi-allelic markers -- Y chromosome DNA testing -- Mitochondrial DNA analysis -- Non-human DNA testing and microbial forensics -- DNA separation methods : slab-gel and capillary electrophoresis -- DNA detection methods : fluorescent dyes and silver-staining -- Instrumentation for STR typing : ABI 310, ABI 3100, FMBIO systems -- STR genotyping issues -- Laboratory validation -- New technologies, automation, and expert systems -- Combined DNA index system (CODIS) and the use of DNA databases -- Basic genetic principles, statistics, and probability -- STR population database analyses -- Profile frequency estimates, likelihood ratios, and source attribution -- Approaches to statistical analysis of mixtures and degraded DNA -- Kinship and parentage testing -- Mass disaster DNA victim identification.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Ch. 1 Overview & History of DNA Typing
  • Ch. 2 DNA Biology Review
  • Ch. 3 Sample Collection, DNA Extraction, and DNA Quantitation
  • Ch. 4 The Polymerase Chain Reaction (DNA Amplification)
  • Ch. 5 Commonly Used Short Tandem Repeat Markers and Commercial Kits
  • Ch. 6 Biology of STRs
  • Ch. 7 Forensic Issues
  • Ch. 8 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms & Other Bi-allelic Markers
  • Ch. 9 Y-Chromosome DNA Testing
  • Ch. 10 Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
  • Ch. 11 Non-Human DNA and Microbial Forensics
  • Ch. 12 DNA Separation Methods
  • Ch. 13 DNA Detection Methods
  • Ch. 14 Instrumentation for STR Typing
  • Ch. 15 STR Genotyping Issues
  • Ch. 16 Laboratory Validation
  • Ch. 17 New Technologies, Automation, and Expert Systems
  • Ch. 18 CODIS and DNA Databases
  • Ch. 19 Basic Genetic Principles, Statistics, & Probability
  • Ch. 20 STR Population Database Analyses
  • Ch. 21 Profile Frequency Estimates, Likelihood Ratios & Source Attribution
  • Ch. 22 Approaches to Statistical Analysis of Mixtures and Degraded DNA
  • Ch. 23 Kinship and Parentage Testing
  • Ch. 24 Mass Disaster DNA Victim Identification
  • App I Reported STR Alleles
  • App II Population Data-STR Allele Frequencies
  • App. III Suppliers of DNA Analysis Supplies
  • App. IV DAB QA Standards
  • App. V DAB Recommendations on Statistics
  • App. VI NRC II Recommendations
  • App. VII Example DNA Cases

Author notes provided by Syndetics

John M. Butler is a NIST Fellow and Special Assistant to the Director for Forensic Science, Office of Special Programs, at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Butler earned his PhD from the University of Virginia while doing DNA research in the FBI Laboratory's Forensic Science Research Unit. He has won numerous scientific awards, including being named Science Watch's #1 world-wide high-impact author in legal medicine and forensic science over the last decade (July 2011). He has over 150 publications in this field and is a frequent presenter on the topic of DNA typing, and has authored four other DNA Typing books including Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology. For a detailed CV, visit http://www.cstl.nist.gov/strbase/butler.htm.

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