Review:
"...a well written and informative book...The author has succeeded in presenting complex biological and technical information on STR markers in a way that allows the reader to clearly visualize and understand the principles involved...this book would serve as an excellent introductory textbook for students in forensic science or as a reference text for scientists employed in forensic biology or related fields. - Peter Bilous, RCMP Forensic Laboratory Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, for the CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FORENSIC SCIENCES JOURNAL, December 2001 Forensic DNA Typing provides a wealth of general and background information on STRs and details on current and future technologies employed in forensic DNA typing...I would strongly recommend this book as a training aid for new analysts or a DNA typing reference for forensic scientists. - Brendan F. Shea, DNA Analysis Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, for FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS As a guide and reference for the non-specialist this book is extremely useful. The practical details and methods make it a valuable purchase for scientists, doctors, lawyers and police officers. It is clear and practical. The chapter of case studies at the end puts informative flesh on the subject which is still mysterious to many in the forensic field. The book goes a long way to demystifying DNA and I would recommend it highly. Winner of the Highly Commended Award for 2001 - British Medical Association ...While there are many books that discuss the principles of molecular biology and forensic testing, none have dealt solely with the biology, technology, and applications of DNA typing in such a comprehensive fashion as this one. Dr. Butler has a unique perspective on DNA typing. His background...uniquely [qualifies] him as an expert in the forensic field...a very readable text... --Dennis J. Reeder, Ph.D., FBI DNA Advisory Board, from the Foreword ...the book has so many qualities that it is worth considering for everybody who is involved in modern forensic genetic DNA typing or is dependent on the results and the interpretation of the results. - Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine
About the Author:
John Butler earned his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia while doing DNA research in the FBI Laboratory's Forensic Science Research Unit. He designed and built STRBase--an Internet-accessible database on short tandem repeat DNA markers that is widely used by forensic scientists today. He is a frequent author and presenter on the topic of DNA typing.
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