Understanding the variables impacting DNA transfer, persistence, prevalence and recovery
(DNA-TPPR) has become increasingly relevant in investigations of criminal activities to …

Trace evidence such as touch (also known as contact) DNA has probative value as a vital
forensic investigative tool that can lead to the identification and apprehension of a criminal …

Although research underlines the need for SMEs to innovate their Business Model, they face
considerable challenges in exploring external business opportunities and experimenting …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the new severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, has posed a threat to public health …

Touch DNA is one of the most common sample types submitted for DNA profiling. There is
currently no process to visualise the presence of such DNA deposited when a person makes …

This Review focuses on recent developments in forensic DNA typing. It highlights important
recent advances and issues in forensic human identification and identifies representative …

Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) technology enables the simultaneous analysis of
different kinds of forensic genetic markers as well as the detection of the alleles with minor …

Trace DNA is a significant type of evidence for its ability to be collected from touched items
or surfaces at crime scenes to link suspects to their crimes. In cases of violent crimes like …

Direct PCR from touch DNA has a range of potential applications in the field of forensic
investigation for exhibit examination that, under standard extraction methods, rarely produce …

As consumption and use increased, the accumulation of urban waste of polymeric origin
drew the attention of several sectors, especially that of the organized civil society. Through …