DNA-based human identification is employed in varying situations, such as disaster victim identification, relationship testing and forensic analyses. When DNA is of low quality and/or quantity,... Show moreDNA-based human identification is employed in varying situations, such as disaster victim identification, relationship testing and forensic analyses. When DNA is of low quality and/or quantity, standard methods for DNA profiling may not suffice. The research described in this thesis is aimed at the development of additional or alternative methods to extract information from a person__s DNA. The explored methods include: optimised sampling, the use of smaller and/or other types of DNA markers, increased analysis sensitivity, DNA repair, and combining marker sets. These studies have been performed to get closer to the answer regarding the question: __To whom belongs this body?__ Show less
Walsh, S.; Lindenbergh, A.; Zuniga, S.B.; Sijen, T.; Knijff, P. de; Kayser, M.; Ballantyne, K.N. 2011
