Introduction to Forensic Genetics

A completely revised edition of a comprehensive and popular introduction to the fast moving area of forensic genetics. The text begins with key concepts needed to fully appreciate the subject and moves on to examine the latest developments in the field. Illustrated in full colour throughout, this accessible textbook includes numerous references to relevant casework. With information on the full process of DNA evidence from collection at the scene of a crime to presentation in a legal context this book provides a complete overview of the field. Key Features: Greater inÂ-depth coverage of sequencing technology; updates and expansion of collection methods, characterization of body fluids using RNA, transfer of DNA; significant updates next generation sequencing, rapidly mutating STRs, whole mtDNA sequencing, X chromosome markers. New chapter on phenotype prediction and prediction of biological ancestry Self-assessment questions to aid student understanding throughout the text. Companion website

Produktdetails

• Autoren: William Goodwin, William (University of Central Lancashire Goodwin, William Linacre Goodwin, Sibte Hadi, Sibte (University of Central Lancashire Hadi, Hadi Sibte, Adrian Linacre, Adrian (Centre for Forensic Science Linacre, Linacre Adrian
• Verlag: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erscheint: 31.12.2021, verspätet
• EAN: 9781119303503
• ISBN: 978-1-119-30350-3
• Seiten: 224
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Chemie; SCIENCE / Chemistry / General, chemistry