Summary
As scientists have unraveled the code of DNA, new fields have opened up in forensics. DNA can be used for many applications, from figuring out whether someone is the father of a baby to determining whether a particular person was present at a crime scene. Forensic DNA Analysis, Second Edition takes readers through the analysis process and explains the possible results.
About the Author(s)
Lawrence Kobilinsky Ph.D. is a Professor Emeritus in Forensic Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is a consultant to defense attorneys who litigate cases involving DNA evidence. He is a commentator regarding forensic science for various TV and radio networks, and has published many articles dealing with forensic science and forensic DNA analysis.
Louis Levine, Ph.D., Columbia University, specialized in forensic genetics consulting for 15 years and has participated in more than 80 cases.
Henrietta Margolis-Nunno, Ph.D., JD, was an assistant professor of molecular biology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.