In historical cases, mass disasters, missing person's identification and ancient DNA
investigations, bone and teeth samples are often the best and the only biological material …

In recent years the recovery and analysis of DNA from skeletal remains has been applied to
several contexts ranging from disaster victim identification to the identification of the victims …

We have developed an efficient protocol for the extraction of DNA from bone samples. The
protocol precludes decalcification and associates an efficient extraction of the DNA with …

In some situations such as mass fatality incidents, homicides, armed conflicts, war crimes,
genocides, crimes against humanity and terrorism, DNA typing from bones may be the only …

An efficient extraction method is important for obtaining high-quality DNA from degraded
aged bone samples. An automated full-demineralization method using the EDTA and DNA …

Human identification techniques are constantly developing. Before the discovery of DNA,
anthropology accompanied with odontology was the most applicable technique for human …

Bone is the most challenging tissue for DNA extraction and purification. Expensive
commercial kits and specific equipments are often used in forensic and anthropology …

Acquisition of DNA from skeletal remains can be a delicate process. With the advent of
improved extraction buffers that provide complete demineralization of the osseous materials …

After a disaster, bone and dental remains often represent the best resource for victim
identification as DNA is preserved better in the calcified matrix. Fast disaster victim …

We optimised the automated extraction of DNA from old and contemporary skeletal remains
using the AutoMate Express system and the PrepFiler BTA kit. 24 Contemporary and 25 old …