Includes bibliographical references and index.

Biological Identification -- Before DNA -- First Generation Forensic DNA -- STR Methods and Loci -- DNA Analysis and Interpretation : Single-Source Samples and Simple Mixtures -- The Curse of Sensitivity -- From Mothers and Fathers -- Emerging Technologies -- Emerging Issues.

"Through several cases, examples and illustrations, this book explains the basic principles of forensic DNA typing, and how it integrates with law enforcement investigations and legal decisions. Written for a general readership, Understanding Forensic DNA explains both the power and limitations of DNA analysis. This book dispels common misunderstandings regarding DNA analysis and shows how astounding match probabilities such as one-in-a-trillion are calculated, what they really mean, and why DNA alone never solves a case"-- Provided by publisher.