Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing
- 1st Edition - November 14, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editor: Hirak Ranjan Dash
- Language: English
Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing delves into the cutting-edge of DNA analysis, presenting a comprehensive guide that unlocks the potential of DNA in solving complex cases.… Read more
Investigative and Predictive DNA Testing delves into the cutting-edge of DNA analysis, presenting a comprehensive guide that unlocks the potential of DNA in solving complex cases. This book stands as a vital resource for students, practitioners, and researchers in fields such as biology, zoology, medicine, anthropology, microbiology, and genetics. Designed for those with a basic understanding of biological sciences, it is particularly beneficial for graduate, post-graduate, and research level students. The book explores the evolution of DNA analysis, focusing on predictive methods and investigative leads such as ancestry, lineage, and phenotype.
Each chapter, contributed by internationally renowned experts, highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing the accuracy and utility of DNA analysis. The book is comprised of various sections, starting with fundamental concepts of investigative and predictive DNA analysis, followed by technological advancements in the field, and concluding with the challenges and future concerns of DNA analysis. It serves as an indispensable tool for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in DNA analysis, making it a must-read for the scientific community.
Each chapter, contributed by internationally renowned experts, highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing the accuracy and utility of DNA analysis. The book is comprised of various sections, starting with fundamental concepts of investigative and predictive DNA analysis, followed by technological advancements in the field, and concluding with the challenges and future concerns of DNA analysis. It serves as an indispensable tool for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills in DNA analysis, making it a must-read for the scientific community.
Describes the fundamentals of investigative and predictive approaches for forensic applications
Explains the technological advances in forensic DNA analysis
Includes real case studies related to predictive DNA analysis
Provides futuristic use and applications of predictive forensic DNA analysis
Uses real time images for easy understanding
Students and practitioners from the fields of Biology, Medicine, Anthropology, Microbiology, and Genetics at graduate, post-graduate, and research level
Part I
Module I: Conventional forensic DNA analysis
1. Fundamentals and principles of forensic DNA analysis
2. Autosomal short tandem repeat analysis and its usefulness in forensic DNA analysis
3. Detection and identification of forensically relevant body fluids
4. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA and its aid in forensic investigation
5. Law and practice of forensic DNA profiling in India: Perspectives and challenges
Module I: Conventional forensic DNA analysis
1. Fundamentals and principles of forensic DNA analysis
2. Autosomal short tandem repeat analysis and its usefulness in forensic DNA analysis
3. Detection and identification of forensically relevant body fluids
4. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA and its aid in forensic investigation
5. Law and practice of forensic DNA profiling in India: Perspectives and challenges
Part II
Module II: Technological advancements in forensic DNA analysis
6. Understanding Rapid DNA and its application
7. Rapidly mutating Y-short tandem repeats in forensic DNA analysis
8. The use of biallelic genetic markers in forensic DNA analysis
9. Epigenetics and its application in forensic analysis
10. Microbial DNA in forensic science: a tool for predicting postmortem interval
11. Probabilistic genotyping techniques and their applications
12. Applications of genetics in archaeological investigations: exploring human migration and genetic evolution in Indian subcontinent
13. Digital polymerase chain reaction: a revolution in forensic DNA analysis
14. Role of nanotechnology in forensic DNA analysis
15. Advancements in wildlife forensics
16. Usefulness of microsatellite markers in forensic botany
17. DNA barcoding as a useful tool in the identification of endangered plants
18. Prenatal paternity testing and forensic applications of noninvasive prenatal paternity testing technology
19. Secondary transfer and its involvement in forensic investigation
Part III
Module III: Predictive forensic DNA analysis
20. Molecular autopsy for analysis of sudden unexplained death cases
21. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in forensic DNA analysis
22. Prediction of Y-chromosome lineages from Y-SNPs and Y-STRs for generating investigative leads
23. Prediction of externally visible characteristics and its role in forensic investigation
24. The advent of investigative genetic genealogy
25. Application of next-generation sequencing techniques in generating investigation leads
Part IV
Module IV: Challenges and concerns in forensic DNA analysis
26. Quality assurance and quality control in forensic science: from evidence collection to laboratory analysis
27. Ethical issues in forensic DNA analysis
28. DNA profiling and databases in criminal investigations: privacy-related issues and challenges
29. Challenges in interpretation of compromised cases by DNA profiling
30. Challenges of DNA fingerprinting in mass disaster victim investigations
31. Forensic implications of polymerase chain reaction inhibitors
32. Assessment of the reliability and reproducibility of forensic DNA profiling results
33. Applications of digital polymerase chain reaction in environment and forensic chemistry
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 14, 2025
- Language: English
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Hirak Ranjan Dash
Dr. Hirak Ranjan Dash is an Assistant Professor of Forensic Biotechnology at the National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus, India. He obtained his PhD degree in Life Science from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. Previously, he served as a DNA expert at Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhya Pradesh, India. His research interests include forensic microbiology, microbial phylogeny, forensic DNA analysis, genetic markers, and next generation sequencing. He has published 50 research papers and 9 books. He has previously received a research fellowship from the Indian Academy of Science. He is a pioneer in India working on NGS-based forensic DNA analysis. He is a life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, International Society of Forensic Geneticists, and Asian Federation of Biotechnologists.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus, New Delhi, India