DNA profiling & forensic uses of DNA analysis
Forensic Access is an independent provider of forensic science expertise in the UK and overseas.
DNA profiling (DNA analysis) and the interpretation of DNA profiles, in a forensic context, is used more and more in both the detection and prosecution of crime, as well as to satisy private and industrial enquiries.
With the ever increasing ability of forensic science providers to detect smaller traces of DNA, the need to consider all the circumstances surrounding how the DNA was collected and the profile obtained becomes more significant. In addition and often more crucially, when and how that DNA could have been deposited onto the surface tested, is of paramount importance.
Forensic Access scientists have considerable expertise and casework experience, from both a police and a defence background, in the application of DNA profiling. This DNA analysis expertise is also offered to our private and industrial customers.
Our DNA profiling expertise includes:
- search and recovery of body fluids and other sources of DNA;
- routine STR (DNA) profiling (SGM+, Identifiler, Profiler plus);
- specialist DNA profiling techniques including LCN, 3100 enhancement, DNA SenCE; Y STR profiling, mitochondrial DNA profiling;
- interpreting the DNA results in the overall context of a case;
- reviewing procedures, continuity and integrity of items;
- preparing reports, attending case conferences and presenting our evidence in court.
Our associated DNA testing facilities provide us with world-leading forensic DNA techniques in both standard STR profiling and the specialist DNA services listed above, giving us the ability to re-test samples or to profile stains not previously considered in a case.
Our forensic DNA profiling experts
Click on the names below to read the profiles of our forensic DNA experts:
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Clare Stangoe | ||
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Caroline Crawford |
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