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350 words
1. Explain the proper collection and packaging methodologies for biological evidence. Why should biological evidence never be packaged in air-tight or non-breathable mediums?
2. What is PCR analysis? Why is this application important particularly for cold cases or cases in which only a small amount of DNA is recovered?
3. What is STR analysis? Why is this an effective method for DNA typing?
Instructions:
Original responses to the Forum questions each week need to be substantial (350 words) and significantly supported by two scholarly references. Students must also use proper spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. The in-text citations and references will be in APA Format.
- Reading & Resources
- Week 6 OER
Augenstein, S. (2017, August). Rapid DNA Act Signed into Law, Setting Target of 90 Minute CODIS Profiles. Forensic Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.forensicmag.com/article/2017/08/rapid-dna-act-signed-law-setting-target-90-minute-codis-profiles
Pages: 1
Bulman, P. (2014, February). Solving Cold Cases with DNA; The Boston Strangler Case. National Institute of Justice. Retrieved from https://www.nij.gov/journals/273/Pages/boston-strangler.aspx
Pages: 3
FBI. Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Retrieved from https://www.fbi.gov/services/laboratory/biometric-analysis/codis
Pages: 1
Forensic DNA. National Institute of Justice. Retrieved from https://nij.gov/topics/forensics/evidence/dna/Pages/welcome.aspx
Pages: 10
Minor, J. (2013). Touch DNA: From the crime scene to the crime laboratory. Forensic Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.forensicmag.com/article/2013/04/touch-dna-crime- scene-crime-laboratory
Pages: 1
Wilson, D. B., Weisburd, D., McClure, D., & Wilson, D. B. (2011). Use of DNA testing in police investigative work for increasing suspect identification, arrest, conviction, and case clearance. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 7.
Pages: 44
Total pages: 60
Supplemental Reading:
Alvarez-Cubero, M. J., Saiz, M., Martinez-Gonzalez, L. J., Alvarez, J. C., Eisenberg, A. J., Budowle, B., & Lorente, J. A. (2012). Genetic identification of missing persons: DNA analysis of human remains and compromised samples. Pathobiology, 79(5), 228-238. doi: 10.1159/000334982
Department of Justice. (2002). Using DNA to solve cold cases. NIJ Special report. Retrieved from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/194197.pdf
National Forensic Science Technology Center (2013). A Simplified Guide to DNA Evidence. Retrieved from http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/dna/DNA.pdf