International forensic geneticists describe the steps involved in the laboratory methods they use for DNA identity analysis, including Y chromosome haplotyping, mtDNA, and SNP typing. Protocols are provided DNA quantification using real-time PCR on forensic samples and for the determination of the number of amelogenine gene copies. Chapters address new applications in the forensic genetics lab, such as species identification, ancient DNA, and typing of CYP polymorphisms for the analysis of adverse reactions to drugs. Of interest to forensic scientists, forensic geneticists, molecular geneticists, and population geneticists. The editor is associated with the Institute of Legal Medicine, U. of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A state-of-the-art collection of readily reproducible laboratory methods for DNA identity analysis, including Y chromosome haplotyping, mtDNA, and SNP typing. The book offers well-tested protocols for DNA quantification using real-time PCR on forensic samples and for the determination of the number of amelogenine gene copies. For forensic geneticists, there are readily reproducible methods for species identification, ancient DNA, and pharmacogenetics. Additional chapters address new applications in the forensic genetics lab, such a species identification or typing of CYP polymorphisms for the analysis of adverse to drugs.
