Principles of DNA Profiling

DNA evidence is increasingly a feature of serious criminal investigations. Whilst it is often perceived as a fail-safe method - there is still the issue of correct interpretation of the data. This book is suitable for those forensic scientists interested in, or practising, DNA analysis. The emphasis is on the interpretation of DNA profiles, giving considerable detail on areas such as artefact analysis. It is not intended as a methodology cook-book, nor as a course on statistics, but rather as an examination of the theory through real and simulated case studies. Since the text deals primarily with principles rather than practice, it will also be of value to those in the police and the legal profession, who need to understand this important and far-reaching technique.