Forensic Science International: Genetics

An international journal and the premier journal in the field dedicated to forensic genetics.
Official journal of the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG).Forensic Science International: Genetics is the premier journal in the field of Forensic Genetics. This branch of Forensic Science can be defined as the application of genetics to human and non-human material (in the sense of a science with the purpose of studying inherited characteristics for the analysis of inter- and intra-specific variations in populations) for the resolution of legal conflicts.

The scope of the journal includes:

• Forensic applications of human polymorphism.

• Testing of paternity and other family relationships, immigration cases, typing of biological stains and tissues from criminal casework, identification of human remains by DNA testing methodologies.

• Description of human polymorphisms of forensic interest, with special interest in DNA polymorphisms.

• Autosomal DNA polymorphisms, mini- and microsatellites (or short tandem repeats, STRs), single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), X and Y chromosome polymorphisms, mtDNA polymorphisms, and any other type of DNA variation with potential forensic applications.

• Non-human DNA polymorphisms for crime scene investigation.

• Population genetics of human polymorphisms of forensic interest.

• Population data, especially from DNA polymorphisms of interest for the solution of forensic problems.

• DNA typing methodologies and strategies.

• Biostatistical methods in forensic genetics.

• Evaluation of DNA evidence in forensic problems (such as paternity or immigration cases, criminal casework, identification), classical and new statistical approaches.

• Standards in forensic genetics.

• Recommendations of regulatory bodies concerning methods, markers, interpretation or strategies or proposals for procedural or technical standards.

• Quality control.

• Quality control and quality assurance strategies, proficiency testing for DNA typing methodologies.

• Criminal DNA databases.

• Technical, legal and statistical issues.

• General ethical and legal issues related to forensic genetics.

Forensic Science International: Genetics adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For any submission enquiries, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.

The Forensic Science International journals offer comprehensive and pioneering coverage within the forensic sciences and beyond, disseminating ground-breaking discoveries, highly specialised research, and foundational science across the family of publications. The FSI portfolio comprises of:

• Forensic Science International

• Forensic Science International: Animals and Environments

• Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation

• Forensic Science International: Genetics

• Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series

• Forensic Science International: Mind and Law

• Forensic Science International: Reports

• Forensic Science International: Synergy