title: Forensic DNA tests.
abstract: DNA testing has revolutionized the forensic sciences. Forensic testing has continued to evolve, and now several methods are in use. The predominant methods of forensic DNA analysis are described, and their application in casework is summarized. The legal acceptance of this testing also is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Defense DNA Registry, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: V W
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: Weedn
mesh_terms: D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis*; D004272:DNA, Mitochondrial; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015151:Immunoblotting / Q000379:methods; D012150:Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length; D019105:Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D004272:DNA, Mitochondrial; D004247:DNA