Collection, Amplification and Massively Parallel Sequencing of Touch Evidence using microFLOQ® Direct Collection Device

Sara Walton

Epithelial cells left on items which have been touched can be used as evidence to help link an individual to a crime scene. The tips of microFLOQ® Direct Collection Devices were used to collect cells in order to determine short tandem repeats (STR) DNA profiles and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) genotypes. The results indicated that it is possible to obtain STR DNA profiles and determine SNPs from touch evidence handled by one human donor.
Major: 
Forensic Science
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Reena Roy
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
260