Optical characterization of epidermal cells and their relationship to DNA recovery from touch samples [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

The goal of this study was to investigate the relative contributions of different cellular and genetic components to biological samples created by touch or contact with a surface – one of the most challenging forms of forensic evidence. Touch samples were generated by having individuals hold an obje...

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Main Authors: Cristina E. Stanciu, M. Katherine Philpott, Ye Jin Kwon, Eduardo E. Bustamante, Christopher J. Ehrhardt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2015-11-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/4-1360/v1