Discussion on the factors affecting success rate of touch DNA analysis

ZHANG Guang-feng, CHEN Song, TU Zheng, et al

Forensic Science and Technology ›› 2013, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (3) : 9-13.

Discussion on the factors affecting success rate of touch DNA analysis

  • ZHANG Guang-feng, CHEN Song, TU Zheng, et al
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In this paper, the factors affecting the success rate of touch DNA detection, including individual difference, physical character of the substrate, touch time, persistence period, choice of the analysis method and interpretation of DNA profile were discussed.

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touch DNA / trace DNA / STR genotype / contamination

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ZHANG Guang-feng, CHEN Song, TU Zheng, et al. Discussion on the factors affecting success rate of touch DNA analysis. Forensic Science and Technology. 2013, 38(3): 9-13

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