Improvements to analytical methods have made it possible for highly discriminative
genotypic information to be gleaned from smaller and smaller amounts of sample material. is …

To resolve cases involving unidentified cadavers, the study of polymorphic DNA markers of
old bones is an invaluable but often challenging tool used in forensic genetics. Some of the …

Genetic analyses are highly dependent on the quantity, quality, and purity of DNA obtained
during the extraction process. The selection of the appropriate extraction method is crucial …

The generation of a DNA profile from skeletal remains is an important part of the
identification process in both mass disaster and unidentified person cases. Since bones and …

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 …

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 …

DNA analysis has become an important tool for the identification of historic individuals. False
results may occur if the historic sample becomes contaminated. Both historic archaeologists …

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 …

The successful extraction of DNA from historical or ancient animal bone is important for the
analysis of discriminating genetic markers. Methods used currently rely on the digestion of …

The efficient extraction of DNA from challenging samples, such as bones, is critical for the
success of downstream genotyping analysis in molecular genetic disciplines. Even though …