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SM Journal of Forensic Research and Criminology

DNA Fingerprinting as an Aid in Justice Case Processing

[ ISSN : 2574-2426 ]

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Received: 01-Oct-2016

Accepted: 06-Feb-2017

Published: 15-Feb-2017

Research Article | Volume 1 - Issue 1 | Article DOI :

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Reyes-Cortes LM, Garza-Leal JA, Torres-Grimaldo AA, Luna-Aguirre M, and Barrera-Saldana HA*

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Genomic Bioanalyses Laboratory, Mexico

Corresponding Author:

Hugo A. Barrera-Saldana, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Genomic Bioanalyses Laboratory, Vitaxentrum, Puerta del Sol #1005 Colinas de San Jerónimo. Monterrey, NL, Mexico, Tel: +52 818 123 8249; Email: habarrera@gmail.com

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Genetic fingerprinting; Forensic genetics; DNA typing; Criminal investigations; Short tandem repeats; Missing people identification.

Abstract

Background: The use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations has gained worldwide acceptance in recent decades. During the last years in Mexico, reports of missing persons have increased dramatically due to the abrupt rise of violent crimes. The situation goes far beyond the current technological response capacity in the country and it exposed a second challenge in the form of increased social pressure on the government coming from the relatives of missing people: they seek to find any remaining of their beloved ones. Therefore, we implemented the FICHA project. Methods: A total of 190 blood samples from relatives of missing people in northeastern Mexico were genotyped and analyzed using a multiplex STR system. Results (statisticals) and conclusions: some of the profiles obtained served as an aid in the resolution of cold cases.

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Reyes-Cortes LM, Garza-Leal JA, Torres-Grimaldo AA, Luna-Aguirre M and Barrera-Saldana HA. DNA Fingerprinting as an Aid in Justice Case Processing. SM J Forensic Res Criminol. 2017; 1(1): 1002.