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The prevalence of mixed DNA profiles in fingernail samples taken from couples who co-habit using autosomal and Y-STRs.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 Mar 2009
Malsom Simon, Flanagan Nicola, McAlister Colin, Dixon Lindsey
Abstract excerpt
Physical contact can result in the transfer of DNA from one individual to another. In cases of sexual offence this can often be by means of an aggressive or sexual act. Biological material can accumulate under the fingernail hyponychium of both the victim and/or the suspect and has the potential to provide evidence and intelligence information to the police. The incidence of mixed DNA profiles obtained from...
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