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Getting more from less: low-level DNA mixtures on cartridges

Kari R. Danser, MS, Jennifer M. Bracamontes, MS, Megan M. Foley, MS, Matthew M. Legler, BS, and Mark W. Perlin, PhD, MD, PhD, "Getting more from less: low-level DNA mixtures on cartridges", Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, 10-May-2024.


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How much identification information can be recovered from firearm cartridges? Our study examined DNA data from different casing materials and collection methods. On the same STR data, we compared TrueAllele® computer interpretation with simple allele counting. TrueAllele measured more information and found previously unidentified contributors.


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