An Introduction to Forensic DNA Analysis

by Keith Inman and Norah Rudin

Book Overview

Significant advances in DNA analysis techniques have surfaced since the 1997 publication of the bestselling An Introduction to Forensic DNA Analysis. DNA typing has become increasingly automated and miniaturized. Also, with the advent of Short Tandem Repeat (STR) technology, even the most minute sample of degraded DNA can yield a profile, providing valuable case information. However, just as the judicial system slowly and reluctantly accepted RFLP...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849302331
• ISBN13: 9780849302336
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

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A great intro for the beginner

Having left behind my interest in genetics in order to pursue tax accountancy, I've always been fascinated by accounts of DNA typing. This book provides a wonderful introduction that is accessible to even the novice geneticist like myself. Much of the information Rudin and Inman give is quite practical; with some help from a friend who works in a medical lab I was able to set up my own electrophoresis gels and PCR. A word of caution to the amateur, however: make sure you practice before drawing any conclusions from the "evidence." My wife, Amy, wouldn't speak to me for a week after I claimed that a stain on our bed linen did not match my DNA. It turned out that she had spilled some ice cream.

A must-have for any DNA criminalist or criminal lawyer

I have a BS in genetics and biochemistry and am looking to enter into a forensics lab. This book is an EXCELLENT resource for an entry-level criminalist, criminal lawyer, or the non-scientist interested in this topic. It was organized from basic genetics to higher-level interpretation issues and included tons of diagrams, pictures, and relevant case studies. This book did an outstanding job explaining complicated and detailed subject matter in an easy to understand and interesting matter.

Attorney's Guide

As a practicing lawyer who earns a living in the criminal courts, I found this book an excellent and informative guide to this often problematic area. The authors introduce the subject in a way that is easy for the beginner to comprehend, but at the same time include sufficient detail to answer many of the most pressing problems facing a defence team in court.

excellent review of the methods used in DNA typing

As a forensic scientist conducting DNA analysis for a crime laboratory, I'm constantly reviewing the latest literature on the subject. This text by Inman and Rudin is one that I've purchased and will keep on my desk for constant reference. My job requires that I not only conduct the laboratory analyses but also convey the results to a jury of lay individuals. This book bridges the gap between expert and novice and should be in the library of anyone with more than a casual interest in the subject.