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The Evolution, Applications, and Statistical Interpretations of DNA Typing in Forensic Science

Description: This thesis examines the evolution, applications, and statistical interpretations of DNA typing as a tool in the field of forensic science as well as in our criminal justice system. The most controversial aspect of DNA typing involves the determination of how likely it is that two people share the same DNA profile. This involves the use of population genetics and databases of allelic frequencies as well as some assumptions about population structuring.
Date: August 1997
Creator: Schober, Cassandra C. (Cassandra Carolyn)
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Partner: UNT Libraries
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[News Clip: M.E. procedure]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 19, 1985, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Not So Elementary: An Examination of Trends in a Century of Sherlock Holmes Adaptations

Description: This study examines changes over time in 40 different Sherlock Holmes films and 39 television series and movies spanning from 1900 to 2017. Quantitative observations were mixed with a qualitative examination. Perceptions of law enforcement became more positive over time, the types of crime did not vary, and representation of race and gender improved over time with incrementally positive changes in the representation of queer, mentally ill, and physically handicapped individuals. The exact natur… more
Date: May 2018
Creator: Camp, Nathan
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Improving Processing Efficiency for Forensic DNA Samples

Description: The goal of this project was to reduce processing time for forensic DNA testing without incurring significant added costs and/or the need for new instrumentation, while still generating high quality profiles. This was accomplished by: 1) extraction normalization using the ChargeSwitch® Forensic DNA Purification Kit such that a small range of DNA concentrations was consistently obtained, eliminating the need for sample quantification and dilution; 2) developing fast PCR protocols for STR primer … more
Date: May 2015
Creator: Connon, Catherine Cupples
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[Photograph of forensic equipment being demonstrated to UNT students]

Description: Photograph of four UNT students in the forensic science lab. One female student is demonstrating use of the equipment while the other students follow along. The male on the left-hand side of the photograph has a notebook in hand. The male on the right-hand side of the photograph is wearing safety glasses.
Date: March 12, 2008
Creator: Ha, Khai
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of two UNT students using a syringe in forensic science lab]

Description: Photograph of two male UNT students wearing safety glasses conducting a forensic science experiment. The student in the foreground of the photograph is holding a syringe, while the student in the background is grasping a vial. A beaker is sitting behind equipment at the bottom of the photograph.
Date: March 12, 2008
Creator: Ha, Khai
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Arsenic Poisoning]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 21, 1991
Duration: 50 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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