Touch DNA: Unlocking the Potential of Trace Evidence in Forensic Investigations

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Author(s): Nupoor Gopal Neole (Jain University, India)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 39
Source title: Cases on Forensic and Criminological Science for Criminal Detection and Avoidance
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Anna Chaussée (University of Winchester, UK)and Liam James Leonard (University of Winchester, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9800-2.ch009

Keywords: Criminal Science and Forensics / Forensics & Investigations / Information Science Reference / Security & Forensics

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Touch DNA analysis has emerged as a powerful tool in forensic science for the identification and profiling of individuals based on the DNA left behind through direct contact with surfaces. This chapter is on touch DNA analysis, focusing on its principles, methodologies, applications, and challenges. Touch DNA refers to the cellular material transferred from the skin to objects during routine human activities, such as handling, grasping, or touching. Touch DNA analysis plays a crucial role in criminal investigations, allowing forensic scientists to link individuals to crime scenes, objects, or victims, even in the absence of visible biological evidence. Overall, touch DNA analysis represents a valuable forensic tool for identifying perpetrators, exonerating the innocent, and contributing to the administration of justice in criminal proceedings.

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