Must the random man be unrelated? A lingering misconception in forensic genetics
A nearly universal practice among forensic DNA scientists includes mentioning an unrelated person as the possible alternative source of a DNA stain, when one in fact refers to an unknown person. Hence, experts typically express their conclusions with statements like: “The probability of the DNA evid...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Forensic Science International: Synergy |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589871X19301603 |