Forensic Science International: Genetics
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 244-256 , July 2010

The development of a mRNA multiplex RT-PCR assay for the definitive identification of body fluids

Received 2 July 2009 ,Revised 10 September 2009 ,Accepted 2 October 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2009.10.006

Forensic Science International: Genetics
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 244-256 , July 2010

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