INVESTIGATIVE AND PREDICTIVE DNA

Part I
Module I: Conventional forensic DNA analysis
1. Fundamentals and principles of forensic DNA analysis
2. Autosomal short tandem repeat analysis and its usefulness in forensic DNA analysis
3. Detection and identification of forensically relevant body fluids
4. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA and its aid in forensic investigation
5. Law and practice of forensic DNA profiling in India: Perspectives and challengesPart II
Module II: Technological advancements in forensic DNA analysis
6. Understanding Rapid DNA and its application
7. Rapidly mutating Y-short tandem repeats in forensic DNA analysis
8. The use of biallelic genetic markers in forensic DNA analysis
9. Epigenetics and its application in forensic analysis
10. Microbial DNA in forensic science: a tool for predicting postmortem interval
11. Probabilistic genotyping techniques and their applications
12. Applications of genetics in archaeological investigations: exploring human migration and genetic evolution in Indian subcontinent
13. Digital polymerase chain reaction: a revolution in forensic DNA analysis
14. Role of nanotechnology in forensic DNA analysis
15. Advancements in wildlife forensics
16. Usefulness of microsatellite markers in forensic botany
17. DNA barcoding as a useful tool in the identification of endangered plants
18. Prenatal paternity testing and forensic applications of noninvasive prenatal paternity testing technology
19. Secondary transfer and its involvement in forensic investigation

Part III
Module III: Predictive forensic DNA analysis
20. Molecular autopsy for analysis of sudden unexplained death cases
21. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in forensic DNA analysis
22. Prediction of Y-chromosome lineages from Y-SNPs and Y-STRs for generating investigative leads
23. Prediction of externally visible characteristics and its role in forensic investigation
24. The advent of investigative genetic genealogy
25. Application of next-generation sequencing techniques in generating investigation leads

Part IV
Module IV: Challenges and concerns in forensic DNA analysis
26. Quality assurance and quality control in forensic science: from evidence collection to laboratory analysis
27. Ethical issues in forensic DNA analysis
28. DNA profiling and databases in criminal investigations: privacy-related issues and challenges
29. Challenges in interpretation of compromised cases by DNA profiling
30. Challenges of DNA fingerprinting in mass disaster victim investigations
31. Forensic implications of polymerase chain reaction inhibitors
32. Assessment of the reliability and reproducibility of forensic DNA profiling results
33. Applications of digital polymerase chain reaction in environment and forensic chemistry