Forensic DNA Evidence Interpretation

Forensic DNA Evidence: Methods and Interpretation is the most comprehensive resource for DNA casework available today. Written by leaders in the fields of biology and statistics, it provides the necessary formulae in a manner easily accessible to caseworkers. The book begins by reviewing all pertinent biology, then provides information on every aspect of DNA analysis, such as modern interpretation methods and issues, and options and performance of modern population genetic models. It also includes the most modern methods for mixture analysis, LCN (ultra trace) analysis, and non-autosomal (mito, X and Y) DNA analysis, as well as 60 tables and over 800 references.

Table of Contents:
Biological Basis for DNA Evidence, Peter Gill and John Buckleton Historical and Background Biology Understanding PCR Profiles A Framework for Interpreting Evidence, John Buckleton The Frequentist Approach The Logical Approach The Full Bayesian Approach A Possible Solution A Comparison of the Different Approaches Population Genetic Models, John Buckleton Product Rule Simulation Testing Discussion of the Product Rule and the Subpopulation Model A Complex Case Example - DNA Evidence and Orethral James Simpson Relatedness, John Buckleton and Christopher Triggs Conditional Probabilities Joint Probabilities The Unifying Formula The Effect of Linkage Validating Databases, John Buckleton Which Is the Relevant Population? Population Databases Validating the Population Genetic Model Estimating Q Descriptive Statistics for Databases Sampling Effects, John Buckleton and James Curran Bounds and a Level Methods for Assessing Sampling Uncertainty Minimum Allele Probabilities Discussion of the Appropriateness of Sampling Uncertainty Estimates Mixtures, Tim Clayton and John Buckleton Frequentist Approaches Bayesian Approaches Statistical Evaluation of Mixtures Low Copy Number, John Buckleton and Peter Gill Changes in LCN Profile Morphology The Interpretation of LCN Profiles Non-autosomal Forensic Markers, Simon Walsh, SallyAnn Harbison, and John Buckleton Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Typing Forensic Y Chromosome Analysis Forensic X Chromosome Analysis A Famous Case Example - The Romanovs Parentage Testing, John Buckleton, Tim Clayton, and Chris Triggs Evaluation Of Evidence Paternity Trios: Mother, Child and Alleged Father Non-autosomal DNA Use of the Sub-Population Model of Balding and Nichols to Evaluate the Paternity Index Relatedness in Paternity Cases Multiple Children Inconsistencies in the Mendelian Pattern 'Exclusions' Paternity Trios: Mother, Child and Alleged Father Considering the Possibility of Silent (Null) Alleles Disaster Victim Identification, Identification of Missing Persons, and Immigration Cases, John Buckleton, Chris Triggs, and Tim Clayton Mitochondrial or Nuclear DNA? Human Remains - Obtaining a Profile from Bodily Remains Extraction of DNA from Bone, Tooth, Hair and Nail Complicating Factors DNA Intelligence Databases, Simon Walsh and John Buckleton A Brief History Functional Aspects Legislation Aspects of Forensic Significance Social and ethical considerations Interpretation Issues Associated with DNA Databases