1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910461061303321

Autore

Butler John M (John Marshall), <1969->

Titolo

Advanced topics in forensic DNA typing : methodology / / John M. Butler

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston : , : Academic Press, , 2012

© 2012

ISBN

1-283-23848-9

9786613238481

0-12-387823-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (699 pages)

Disciplina

614/.1

Soggetti

DNA Fingerprinting - methods

DNA - physiology

Forensic Genetics - methods

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Sample collection, storage, and characterization -- DNA extraction methods -- DNA quantitation -- PCR amplification: capabilities and cautions -- Short tandem repeat (STR) loci and kits -- Capillary electrophoresis: principles and instrumentation -- Quality assurance and validation -- DNA databases: uses and issues -- Missing persons and disaster victim identification efforts -- Degraded DNA -- Low-level DNA testing: issues, concerns, and solutions -- Single nucleotide polymorphisms and applications -- Y-chromosome DNA testing -- Mitochondrial DNA analysis -- X-chromosome analysis -- Non-human DNA -- New technologies and automation -- Legal aspects of DNA testing and the scientific expert in court.

Sommario/riassunto

Intended as a companion to the Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing volume published in 2009, Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology contains 18 chapters with 4 appendices providing up-to-date coverage of essential topics in this important field and citation to more than 2800 articles and internet resources. The book builds upon the previous two editions of John Butler’s internationally acclaimed



Forensic DNA Typing textbook with forensic DNA analysts as its primary audience. This book provides the most detailed information written to-date on DNA databases, low-level DNA, validation, and numerous other topics including a new chapter on legal aspects of DNA testing to prepare scientists for expert witness testimony. Over half of the content is new compared to previous editions. A forthcoming companion volume will cover interpretation issues.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910811931503321

Autore

McLean William (William F.)

Titolo

Air structures / / Will McLean & Pete Silver

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Laurence King Publishing, , 2015

ISBN

1-78067-808-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (160 p.)

Disciplina

624.1

Soggetti

Air-supported structures

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Air Structures: A History; 1. Air: Structures; 1.1 Air-Supported Structures; 1.2 Air-Beam Structures; 1.3 Air-Cell Structures; 1.4 Air Cushion Building Envelopes; 1.5 Buoyant and Lighter-Than-Air-Structures; 1.6 Inflatable Bridges, Booms and Buoys; 2. Air: Movement; 2.1 Pneumatic Building Skins; 2.2 Air Muscles, Air Springs & Airbags; 2.3 Transportation; 3. Air: Designing and Fabricating; 3.1 Soap Bubbles as a Design Tool; 3.2 Air-Formed Structures; 3.3 Air-Formed Furniture, Fixtures and Fashion; 3.4 Materials With Added Air; 4. The Technology of Air; 4.1 Air Pressure; 4.2 Key People; Index

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