Optimization of recovery of human DNA from envelope flaps using DNA IQ™ System for STR genotyping

Forensic Science International: Genetics

Volumn 1, Issue 3-4, 2007, Pages 283-286

  Ng, Lay Keow ^a   Ng, Andy ^a   Cholette, François ^a   Davis, Chris ^a  

^a Canada Border Services Agency   (Canada)

Author keywords

DNA IQ ; Envelope flap; STR profile; Volume effect

Indexed keywords

CELL NUCLEUS DNA;

ARTICLE; CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS; CONTROLLED STUDY; DNA DEGRADATION; DNA EXTRACTION; DNA PURIFICATION; FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION; GENE AMPLIFICATION; GENE LOCUS; GENOTYPE; HUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROCESS OPTIMIZATION; QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS; REAL TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION; REPRODUCIBILITY; SALIVA ANALYSIS; SHORT TANDEM REPEAT;

DNA; DNA FINGERPRINTING; FORENSIC GENETICS; GENOTYPE; HUMANS; MICROSATELLITE REPEATS; PAPER; POSTAL SERVICE; SALIVA;

EID: 34548406971     PISSN: 18724973     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2007.05.004     Document Type: Article

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