Forensic DNA Analysis by J Thomas Mcclintock
Offers a contextual history and overview of the science and use of DNA typing methods. This manual ensures a fundamental understanding of forensic DNA analysis and a background of the molecular techniques used to determine an individual's identity. It includes experiments that cover DNA extraction, concentration, and assessment.J. Thomas McClintock, PhD, is a forensic scientist who specializes in the analysis of DNA and the use of insects in legal investigations. Dr. McClintock has evaluated and provided expert guidance in over 300 criminal and paternity cases--in both the public and the private sector--where DNA analysis was performed for individual identification or parentage verification. He has taught numerous training seminars that focus on the principles and methodologies used in forensic DNA typing as well as workshops designed to train prosecutors, investigators, and law enforcement officials. Dr. McClintock is also a professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he teaches undergraduate courses in microbiology. Dr. McClintock is developing an undergraduate forensic science program at Liberty University that would provide students with cross-disciplinary training with emphasis in the areas of forensic chemistry, forensic biology, and criminal justice. His firm DNA Diagnostics, Inc., a forensic service company that provides DNA testing and the scientific review and analysis of DNA test results performed in forensic casework, was founded in 1993.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781420063295 |
| ISBN 10 | 1420063294 |
| Title | Forensic DNA Analysis |
| Author | J Thomas Mcclintock |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Year published | 2008-02-19 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
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