- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 15 :: Emerging Trends
Topic 3 :: Microbial Forensics and DNA Testing
Forensic Principles and Practices Related to Microbial Investigations
In this developing field, scientists are working to be sure that forensic principles and practices are applied to microbial investigations:
- Reliable evidence collection: Appropriate and documented sampling of suspected microbial organisms from the crime scene.
- Proper chain of custody: Proper sealing of evidence and preparation and maintenance of records that trace the evidentiary material from crime scene to laboratory.
- Correct laboratory analysis: DNA analysis methods such as DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequencing, STR analysis, SNP analysis, and others that have been validated by the laboratory.
