Using Forensic DNA Evidence at Trial - Taupin, Jane Moira
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With forensic DNA analysis becoming increasingly important at trial, this book presents carefully chosen cases that illustrate specific concepts, methods, and interpretations used in DNA analysis. It covers methods such as STR techniques, mitochondrial DNA, and Y-STRs as well as some novel techniques recently introduced in unique cases, including familial testing and analyzing domestic animal hair. It also addresses the strengths and limitations of forensic DNA evidence and highlights the nature of expertise of forensic professionals with a special focus on the role of subjectivity in…mehr

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With forensic DNA analysis becoming increasingly important at trial, this book presents carefully chosen cases that illustrate specific concepts, methods, and interpretations used in DNA analysis. It covers methods such as STR techniques, mitochondrial DNA, and Y-STRs as well as some novel techniques recently introduced in unique cases, including familial testing and analyzing domestic animal hair. It also addresses the strengths and limitations of forensic DNA evidence and highlights the nature of expertise of forensic professionals with a special focus on the role of subjectivity in interpreting forensic DNA evidence, emphasizing cognitive bias and extraneous context.
Autorenporträt
Jane Moira Taupin is an independent forensic science consultant and trainer. She earned her MA in criminology from the University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. Her thesis on the impact of DNA profiling was one of the first in the field. She has presented biological expert evidence in courts of law and DNA profiling evidence in court. She has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals on trace evidence, clothing damage and blood pattern analysis. She has also coauthored a text on the forensic examination of clothing and is the author of another on DNA profiling in criminal cases for the legal and forensic communities. She has received several awards in recognition and support of her work from national and international sources.