Repetitive Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Human Genome Variation: A Concise Review Relevant to Forensic Biology

• NCJ Number: 114108
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 33 Issue: 5 Dated: (September 1988) Pages: 1111-1126
• Author(s): J C S Fowler; L A Burgoyne; A C Scott; H W J Harding
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 16 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The various classes of human repetitive deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) are described, with particular emphasis being given to their variations in the human genome. The significance of this information to forensic science is discussed. (Author abstract)