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Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence
Published on: March 9, 2015
[DNA profile in legal practice]
Françoise Doutremépuich1, Martine Beaufils, Valérie Morales
1Experts près la Cour d 'Appel de Bordeaux, Université Victor Ségalen Bordeaux 2, 146, rue Léo-Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux Cedex. adn.laboratoire@wanadoo.fr
Journal De La Societe De Biologie
|March 10, 2004
Abstract:
This article shows the main advantages and drawbacks of the genetic analysis used by magistrates and police officers. Analyze a cellular trace on the scene of a crime, seek a paternity are some applications.
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