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Development of STR profiles from firearms and fired cartridge cases.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 Sept 2009
Horsman-Hall Katie M, Orihuela Yvette, Karczynski Stephanie L, Davis Ann L, Ban Jeffrey D, Greenspoon Susan A
Abstract excerpt
Fired cartridge cases are a common type of evidence found at crime scenes. However, due to the high chamber temperatures and touch nature of this evidence, DNA testing is not commonly sought because it is believed DNA is only present in low levels, whether it is due to initial low levels of DNA and/or DNA degradation from the heat or inhibition of the PCR reaction. Moreover, very few laboratories report STR...
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