Forensic Biology

Written for scientists, professionals, and students within the fields of forensic science and molecular biology, this second edition textbook addresses the full scope of forensic biology, including DNA analysis and serology and includes new chapters on identification of urine and other biological fluids. New sections in existing chapters explore topics such as the storage of DNA samples and the degradation of DNA. The book contains 50 new images of hair, bone, and teeth and tables of presumptive assays for blood identification. sp;  Introduces the language of forensic biology, enabling students to become comfortable with usage and terminology
    Provides clear explanations of the principles of forensic identification and analysis of biological evidence
    Explains forensic serology and DNA techniques used in the field and the laboratory
    Discusses the benefits and limitations that apply to various forensic biology techniques
    Includes schematic illustrations to clarify concepts
    Presents three new chapters created for this edition
    Adds more than two hundred new color figures

Covering the full scope of forensic biology, the book uses an accessible, straightforward style designed to enhance students’ education and training so they are prepared, both in the laboratory and in the field.

Biological Evidence

Crime Scene Investigation of Biological Evidence

Crime Scene Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Forensic Biology: A Subdiscipline of Forensic Science

Sources of Biological Evidence

Basic Techniques in Forensic Biology

Nucleic Acid Extraction

DNA Quantitation

Amplification by Polymerase Chain Reaction

DNA Electrophoresis

Detection Methods

Serology Concepts

Serology Techniques: Past, Current, and Future

Identification of Biological Evidence

Identification of Blood

Species Identification

Identification of Semen

Identification of Saliva

Identification of Vaginal Secretions and Menstrual Blood

Identification of Urine, Sweat, Fecal Matter, and Vomitus

Individualization of Biological Evidence

Blood Group Typing and Protein Profiling

Variable Number Tandem Repeat Profiling

Autosomal Short Tandem Repeat Profiling

Sex Chromosome Haplotyping and Gender Identification

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Profiling

Mitochondrial DNA Profiling

Forensic Issues

Forensic DNA Databases: Tools for Crime Investigations

Evaluation of the Strength of Forensic DNA Profiling Results

Quality Assurance and Quality Control