Description
Mass Identifications: Statistical Methods in Forensic Genetics summarizes the state-of-the-art in the field, including methods and recent development in genetics (sequencing). The book's authors focus on practical applications and implementation, helping readers determine how to approach the problem to identify individuals using DNA and statistically summarize evidence. Written by leading experts in the field for forensic scientists, geneticists, forensic anthropologists, and pathologists working with identifications, the book is ideal for scientists and practitioners in many areas.- Focuses on methods, challenges and solutions in DVI cases- Covers the use of DNA databases searches and the statistical evaluation of genetic comparisons- Includes exercises at the end of the book
Table of Contents
1. Introduction - what DNA analysis can do for mass identifications2. The data - ante and post mortem samples3. Evaluation of the data - comparing post mortem samples and selecting individuals to genotype4. Identification of missing persons5. Future Directions6. A case study
