title: Overview of human identity testing and forensic genetics.
abstract: This unit discusses the development of the field of forensic genetics, touching on the quality control and legal issues that are central to this area. It closes with a discussion of some caveats for interpreting forensic DNA results.
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Bieber
mesh_terms: D004247:DNA / Q000235:genetics; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D005260:Female; D053803:Forensic Genetics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D011786:Quality Control
chemical_list: D004247:DNA