Understanding the factors that may impact the transfer, persistence, prevalence and
recovery of DNA (DNA-TPPR), and the availability of data to assign probabilities to DNA …

DNA retrieval methods traditionally used during forensic evidence recovery including
swabbing and tape lifting, can have limited effectiveness when used on porous, rough …

Forensic DNA Trace Evidence Interpretation: Activity Level Propositions and Likelihood
Ratios provides all foundational information required for a reader to understand the practice …

DNA is one of the most frequently encountered types of biological evidence found at the
scene of crimes, whether it is sexual abuse, theft, homicide, or assault. One such form of …

We hope that you have enjoyed reading this book and that, if you are not already doing so,
that it has inspired you to start evaluating forensic findings with activities in mind. For an …

Advancements in the science and technology of DNA analysis in forensic science led to
greatly reduced amounts of starting DNA required for testing. This reduction allowed for …

Sexual assault is a very serious criminal offence with great health and welfare
repercussions. Trace DNA is often referred to as the minute quantities of DNA that can be …

The implementation of reporting given activity-level propositions and carrying out activity-
level evaluations for casework often uncover gaps in knowledge around TPPR issues. The …