Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court
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Module 3 :: Practical Issues

Topic 1 :: Crime Scene Issues Related to DNA Evidence

Highlighted areas: potential sources of biological material at a crime scene

Potential Sources of DNA Evidence

Potential sources of DNA exist when biological material comes in contact with items. Some examples of items where DNA may be found are—

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