Linacre / Tobe Wildlife DNA Analysis

Applications in Forensic Science
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-118-49655-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 352 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Essential Forensic Science

DNA typing of non-human DNA is a fast developing area ofresearch and professional practice. The application of DNA typingin wildlife forensic science is one of these prime uses of DNA typing and is gaining increasing profile. The use of DNAprofiling in wildlife forensic science falls into two broad areas:species testing and genetic linkage. Species testing answers thequestion 'what species is this?' and genetic linkageanswers the question 'did these two samples come from thesame organism or population?' Wildlife DNA Analysis:Applications in Forensic Science provides an accessibleintroduction to both of these key areas. Clearly structured throughout, the introduction highlights thedifferent types of crime where these techniques are regularly used.This chapter includes a discussion as to who performs forensicwildlife examinations, the standardisation and validation ofmethods, and the role of the expert witness in this type of allegedcrime. This is followed by a detailed section on the science behindDNA typing including the problems in isolating DNA from tracematerial and subsequent genetic analysis are also covered. The bookthen undertakes a comprehensive review of species testing usingDNA, including a step-by-step guide to sequence comparisons. Acomparison of the different markers used in species testinghighlights the criteria for a genetic marker. A full set of casehistories illustrates the use of the different markers used. Thebook details the use of genetic markers to link two or morehairs/feather/leaves/needles to the same individual organism andthe software used in population assignment. The problems andpossibilities in isolating markers, along with the construction ofallele databases are discussed in this chapter. The book concludeswith evaluation and reporting of genetic evidence in wildlifeforensic science illustrated by examples of witnessstatements. *An accessible introduction to this fast developing areaof research within forensic science*Case studies throughout to link theory and practice andto highlight the use of DNA testing in species testing.*Covers both crimes against wildlife and offences wherewildlife can provide vital evidence*Assumes only a basic background knowledge of DNA*Includes a comprehensive review of species testingusing DNA, including a step-by-step guide to sequencecomparisons

Autoren/Hrsg.

Linacre, Adrian

Tobe, Shanan

Über Autor(innen)

Adrian Linacre
Flinders University, Adelaide,Australia
Shanan Tobe
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U