Specific m(i)RNA profiling from DNA eluates for body fluid identification

DNA analysis can yield information usable to identify individuals or to associate suspects, victims and crime scene to one another but does not support a contextualization of trace material. Knowing the composition of biological material from a crime scene, e.g. whether a stain contains saliva or semen, is complementary to DNA-based identification and can be essential in reconstructing the course of events in criminal investigations. Research in the forensic applications of RNA analysis has surged considerably during the last two decades and provided recent advancements for forensic casework.
Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Source Type: research