- 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 4 :: Other Non-human Forensic DNA Analysis
Non-human Forensic DNA Analysis Applications
Domestic cat and dog samples have been used in several criminal cases nationally, usually to link a suspect to a pet. STR analysis has been used where animal blood, or hair with adequate root material, was available. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis has been used when hair without sufficient root material was available.
