Название: Forensic Biotechnology: The Basics and Beyond
Автор: Ritesh K. Shukla, Kamayani Vajpayee, Hirak Dash
Издательство: CRC Press
Год: 2027
Страниц: 366
Язык: английский
Формат: True PDF, True EPUB
Размер: 22.4 MB

Forensic Biotechnology: The Basics and Beyond provides a comprehensive exploration of biotechnology's transformative role in modern forensic science. This essential resource covers the field through carefully structured modules, beginning with foundational concepts including sample collection, preservation, and data interpretation, then progressing through practical applications such as microbial forensics, wildlife forensics, and DNA barcoding. The book advances to sophisticated topics including DNA mixture interpretation, forensic DNA phenotyping, epigenetic signatures, and proteomics. It concludes with a critical examination of DNA evidence admissibility in courtroom proceedings.

Beyond technical expertise, the book tackles the ethical, legal, and social implications of biotechnology in forensic investigations, including privacy concerns and scientific evidence admissibility. It provides in-depth analysis of cutting-edge techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), short tandem repeat (STR) analysis, mitochondrial DNA analysis, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and advanced molecular biology methods. Coverage examines both the strengths and limitations of various forensic biotechnology methodologies, ensuring readers develop a balanced understanding of current capabilities and constraints in that field.

Forensic science stands at the crossroads of biology, technology, and justice. Over the past few decades, biotechnology has transformed this field from a discipline focused primarily on observable traits and serological methods into one driven by molecular precision, high-throughput platforms, and data-intensive interpretation. Forensic Biotechnology: Basics and Beyond was conceived with the vision of providing a comprehensive, accessible, and forward-looking resource that reflects this remarkable evolution.

This book brings together fundamental principles, methodological advancements, and emerging frontiers that are shaping modern forensic investigations. Each chapter has been carefully curated to guide readers—from students stepping into the world of forensic biology to researchers, practitioners, and academicians seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary techniques.

The journey begins with foundational concepts in forensic biotechnology and progresses through real-world processes such as sample collection, preservation, body fluid identification, and DNA profiling. The text then expands into sophisticated areas, including next-generation sequencing, statistical interpretation, proteomics, microbial forensics, DNA barcoding, and mass spectrometry, offering readers a holistic appreciation of modern forensic workflows.

Enhanced with real-world case studies and practical examples, the book serves as an educational resource and professional reference guide of vital importance to forensic scientists, attorneys, researchers, and students exploring the impact of biotechnology on justice and criminal investigations.