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Background levels of male DNA in the vaginal cavity.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 Mar 2018
Albani Patricia P, Patel Jayshree, Fleming Rachel I
Abstract excerpt
In alleged sexual assault investigations, the detection of male DNA on female intimate swabs can be established through Y-STR profiling. However, in cases where the defendant lives in the same dwelling as the complainant, the defendant may argue that his DNA was transferred through normal social contact, and dispute that intimate contact occurred. This study aimed to determine whether or not male DNA could be...
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