Novel Strategies in Forensic Genetics
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Technologies and Resources for Genetics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: forensic genetics; forensic DNA analysis; NGS; mitochondrial DNA
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on novel strategies in forensic genetics, exploring advancements beyond traditional DNA profiling to address complex investigative challenges. It will include emerging techniques like forensic genetic genealogy, next-generation sequencing, and advanced bioinformatic tools, which are revolutionizing crime scene analysis, cold case investigations, and the identification of human remains. This issue will cover the application of these new strategies, along with the ethical and technical considerations surrounding them. Forensic science has been enhanced by recent technological breakthroughs, including massively parallel sequencing (MPS), portable DNA platforms, and novel genetic markers, which have expanded the capabilities for analyzing complex, degraded, or trace DNA samples. The collected works highlight how these innovations, from on-scene DNA analysis, sample collection, DNA extraction, and novel markers to advanced bioinformatics, are improving speed, sensitivity, and the overall scope of forensic investigations.
Prof. Dr. Marie Allen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- foresic DNA analysis
- sample collection
- DNA extraction
- novel DNA markers
- MPS
- bioinformatics
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