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OverviewIntended as a companion to the Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing volume published in 2009, Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology contains 18 chapters with 4 appendices providing up-to-date coverage of essential topics in this important field and citation to more than 2800 articles and internet resources. The book builds upon the previous two editions of John Butler’s internationally acclaimed Forensic DNA Typing textbook with forensic DNA analysts as its primary audience. This book provides the most detailed information written to-date on DNA databases, low-level DNA, validation, and numerous other topics including a new chapter on legal aspects of DNA testing to prepare scientists for expert witness testimony. Over half of the content is new compared to previous editions. A forthcoming companion volume will cover interpretation issues. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John M. Butler, Ph.D. (Analytical Chemistry), University of Virginia (National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, USA)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.560kg ISBN: 9780123745132ISBN 10: 0123745136 Pages: 708 Publication Date: 27 July 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Sample Collection, Storage, and Characterization 2. DNA Extraction Methods 3. DNA Quantitation 4. PCR Amplification: Capabilities and Cautions 5. Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Loci and Kits 6. Capillary Electrophoresis: Principles and Instrumentation 7. Quality Assurance and Validation 8. DNA Databases: Uses and Issues 9. Missing Persons and Disaster Victim Identification Efforts 10. Degraded DNA 11. Low-Level DNA Testing: Issues, Concerns, and Solutions 12. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Applications 13. Y-Chromosome DNA Testing 14. Mitochondrial DNA Analysis 15. X-Chromosome Analysis 16. Non-Human DNA 17. New Technologies and Automation 18. Legal Aspects of DNA Testing and the Scientific Expert in Court Appendix 1 Reported Sizes and Sequences of STR Alleles Appendix 2 Familial DNA Searches: Potential, Pitfalls, and Privacy Concerns Appendix 3 List of Suppliers for DNA Instruments, Reagents, Services Appendix 4 Interviews Supporting Legal Aspects of DNA TestingReviewsJohn Butler has produced a series of books detailing the major issues involved in forensic DNA typing. His latest book on advanced topics in DNA typing provides exceptional coverage of this complex and difficult topic. Through his work at NIST and his many collaborations with forensic analysts, Dr. Butler has kept up to date with all recent advances in the field. In his book he brings remarkable clarity through examples, diagrams, and case notes that is unsurpassed in any other text on the subject. --Bruce McCord, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, Florida """John Butler has produced a series of books detailing the major issues involved in forensic DNA typing. His latest book on advanced topics in DNA typing provides exceptional coverage of this complex and difficult topic. Through his work at NIST and his many collaborations with forensic analysts, Dr. Butler has kept up to date with all recent advances in the field. In his book he brings remarkable clarity through examples, diagrams, and case notes that is unsurpassed in any other text on the subject."" --Bruce McCord, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, Florida" John Butler has produced a series of books detailing the major issues involved in forensic DNA typing. His latest book on advanced topics in DNA typing provides exceptional coverage of this complex and difficult topic. Through his work at NIST and his many collaborations with forensic analysts, Dr. Butler has kept up to date with all recent advances in the field. In his book he brings remarkable clarity through examples, diagrams, and case notes that is unsurpassed in any other text on the subject. -- Bruce McCord, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, Miami, Florida Author InformationJohn M. Butler is a NIST Fellow and Group Leader at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Butler earned his PhD from the University of Virginia while doing DNA research in the FBI Laboratory's Forensic Science Research Unit. He has over 100 publications in this field and is a frequent presenter on the topic of DNA typing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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