Strategies and Techniques in DNA Forensic Investigations

Dear Colleagues,

High-throuput sequencing quickly changed the landscape of genetic research by introducing vast new possibilities, ranging from single-cell sequencing to microbiome analyses and the whole-genome sequencing of ancient samples. In forensic genetic case work the revolution has evolved slowly, most likely because of the highly optimized and highly sensitive PCR-CE methods already in place in most laboratories. Nevertheless, high-throughput sequencing has had a large impact on forensic genetic research during the last 10–15 years and some of the techniques are gradually being introduced into case work. It has led to new methods, new markers, new applications, and new ways of performing statistical analyses.

The aim of this Special Issue, entitled “Strategies and Techniques in DNA Forensic Investigations", is to highlight the state of the forensic genetic techniques used today and debate their future objectives as well as challenges. Colleagues are encouraged to submit manuscripts of original articles or reviews on forensic genetics.

Dr. Claus Børsting
Dr. Vania Alves e Silva Pereira
Guest Editors

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