Sourcebook in Forensic Serology, Immunology, and Biochemistry

• NCJ Number: 91728
• Author(s): R E Gaensslen
• Date Published: 1983
• Length: 692 pages
• Grant Number(s): 76-NI-99-0107; 78-NI-AX-0001
• Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Justice (NIJ); US Dept of Justice NIJ Pub
• Sale Source: Superintendent of Documents, GPO; National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: For 1989 update see NCJ-160880

Annotation

This extensive narrative review of the scientific literature covering forensic serology, immunology, and biochemistry examines historical developments in the field, essential background information, and forensic applications.

Abstract

Nine units comprise the volume (for Unit IX, see NCJ 92242). Following background material in biochemistry, genetics, and immunology and a survey of selected test methods, the text looks at identification of blood and body fluids, species determination, and different classes of genetic markers in blood and body fluids. Other units encompass the sexing of bloodstains, efforts to individualize blood using nongenetic markers, and a set of translations of original papers of historical interest. References are given at the end of each unit. Figures and tables are included.