Introduction to Forensic Genetics for Non-Geneticists

This book aims to enable non-experts in Genetics to understand the contribution of this science to resolve civil or criminal litigations, analysing evidence of human and non-human origins.

Info autore

Antonio Amorim is Emeritus Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal. His research on population genetics and evolution and forensic application has resulted in over 500 indexed publications, with over 11,000 citations. He is honorary member of the International Society of Forensic Genetics and has served in many boards of scientific societies and journals.
Nádia Pinto is Associate Researcher at the Institute for Research & Innovation in Health of the University of Porto. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, and her research has been focused on the development of mathematical models and software for a wide range of research problems in the field of population genetics, specifically forensic genetics. She has authored more than 60 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and proceedings.

Riassunto

This book aims to enable non-experts in Genetics to understand the contribution of this science to resolve civil or criminal litigations, analysing evidence of human and non-human origins.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Amorim Antonio, Antonio (University of Porto) Pinto Amorim, Nádia Pinto, Antonio Amorim
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 15.12.2023
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Branche non cliniche
• EAN: 9781032210964
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3221096-4
• Numero di pagine: 194
• Categorie: Medicine: general issues, LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, LAW / Criminal Procedure, MEDICAL / Genetics, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, LAW / Evidence, Forensic Science, Medical Genetics, Genetics (non-medical), Criminal Procedure: Law Of Evidence, Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics, expert witness testimony, forensic biology, legal evidence analysis, ethical issues genetics, genetic identification, probability interpretation, forensic genetics for legal professionals