Wildlife DNA analysis : applications in forensic science /

"This book is the first to approach the fast developing field of wildlife forensics with a focus on the application of DNA profiling and analysis. Case studies throughout link theory and practice and highlight the use of DNA testing in species testing. The text assumes only a basic background k...

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Main Author: Linacre, Adrian
Other Authors: Tobe, Shanan S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
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Summary:"This book is the first to approach the fast developing field of wildlife forensics with a focus on the application of DNA profiling and analysis. Case studies throughout link theory and practice and highlight the use of DNA testing in species testing. The text assumes only a basic background knowledge of DNA, so offers information boxes clarifying technical information, step-by-step guidance on sequence comparisons, and a discussion of the different markers used in species testing. This produces a highly accessible introduction for both students and forensic professionals"--
"Wildlife DNA Analysis: Applications in Forensic Science provides an accessible introduction to the application of DNA typing in wildlife forensic science"--
Physical Description:xiv, 334 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780470665954 (hardback)
0470665955 (hardback)
9780470665961 (paperback)
0470665963 (paperback)