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Accelerating ScienceBehind the Bench / Forensics / Forensic DNA Profiling

Forensic DNA Profiling

Written by Angie Lackey | Published: 01.28.2020

Improving The Sexual Assault Workflow Using Applied Biosystems Forensic Solutions

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited  (ESR) supports the New Zealand Police in crime scene investigation, evidence collection and forensic DNA profiling. The DNA team has optimized their analysis workflow to gain the most probative information possible, especially from sexual assault evidence kits.

In this video,  Donna Foskin, senior scientist at ESR, describes how they process sexual assault kits. To start, the details of the case are taken into consideration along with the length of time that has passed since the assault occurred. Once the DNA has been extracted, the team uses Applied Biosystems Quantifiler Trio kit to assess the quantity of DNA present along with the male-to-female ratio. This information then guides the decision to use autosomal STR testing with Applied Biosystems Identifiler PCR Amplification Kit or Y-STR testing with Applied Biosystems Yfiler Plus PCR Amplification Kit or both.

Watch the video to get all the details on how ESR has improved their processes to gain a better understanding of their more complex cases.

For Research Forensic or Paternity Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. 

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