Butler, John M.  1969- <br/><br/>
Advanced topics in forensic DNA typing :  methodology / 
by John M. Butler. 
 - Walthan, MA :  Elsevier/Academic Press,  c2012. 
 - xvii, 680 pages :  illustratins. (some col.) ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Sample collection, storage, and characterization -- DNA extraction methods -- DNA quantitation -- PCR amplification: capabilities and cautions -- Short tandem repeat (STR) loci and kits -- Capillary electrophoresis: principles and instrumentation -- Quality assurance and validation -- DNA databases: uses and issues -- Missing persons and disaster victim identification efforts -- Degraded DNA -- Low-level DNA testing: issues, concerns, and solutions -- Single nucleotide polymorphisms and applications -- Y-chromosome DNA testing -- Mitochondrial DNA analysis -- X-chromosome analysis -- Non-human DNA -- New technologies and automation -- Legal aspects of DNA testing and the scientific expert in court. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780123745132 9780123745132 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011010514 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>101568707  DNLM 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>DNA fingerprinting.<br/>Forensic genetics.<br/>DNA Fingerprinting--methods.<br/>Forensic Genetics--methods.<br/>DNA--physiology.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RA 1057.55  / .B87 2012 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>614/.1 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>2011 I-970 W 700