- 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 (cont.)
- Ongoing quality assurance and quality control: Each laboratory shows that the methods being applied to microbial science are sound based on its records of successful routine analysis.
- Supportable expert interpretation: Conclusions drawn are supported by the data obtained in the analysis.
- Courtroom admissibility: The scientific methods must meet the Daubert/FRE 702, Frye, or other standards.1
