Abstract:Touch DNA
, better referred to as
trace
DNA
, can be transferred to a surface in a multitude of ways, both directly and indirectly. Although promising methods are on the horizon, it is currently not possible to reliably identify the biological source of trace DNA, be it from skin cells, other tissues or body fluids. This makes it particularly difficult for forensic experts to assess how trace DNA might have been transferred to the surface of interest. The detecti… Show more
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