Forensic Science International: Genetics
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 19-28 , January 2008

Trace DNA analysis: Do you know what your neighbour is doing? A multi-jurisdictional survey

  • Jennifer J. Raymond

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Forensic Science, University of Technology, Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
    • Forensic Services Group, NSW Police Force, Clunies Ross St, Pemulwuy, NSW 2145, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: University of Technology, Centre for Forensic Science, Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia. Tel.: +61 2 9977 0173.
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  • Roland A.H. van Oorschot

      Affiliations

    • Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre, Forensic Drive, Macleod, VIC 3085, Australia
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  • Simon J. Walsh

      Affiliations

    • Forensic and Technical Services, Australian Federal Police, GPO Box 401, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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  • Claude Roux

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Forensic Science, University of Technology, Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia

Received 1 June 2007 ,Revised 9 July 2007 ,Accepted 23 July 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2007.07.001

Forensic Science International: Genetics
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 19-28 , January 2008

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