The interpretation of forensic DNA profiles: an historical perspective
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DOI: 10.1080/03036758.2019.1692044
Abstract: ABSTRACT The advent of DNA profiling in the 1980s has revolutionised forensic science. Forensic DNA profiling is a powerful tool that is used to both exonerate and implicate persons of interest in criminal cases. The… read more here.
Keywords: dna profiling; dna; dna profiles; forensic dna ... See more keywords
Using the Nondonor Distribution to Improve Communication and Inform Decision Making for Low LRs from Minor Contributors in Mixed DNA Profiles
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DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14306
Abstract: The reporting of a likelihood ratio (LR) calculated from probabilistic genotyping software has become more popular since 2015 and has allowed for the use of more complex mixtures at court. The meaning of “inconclusive” LRs… read more here.
Keywords: nondonor distribution; mixed dna; low lrs; dna profiles ... See more keywords