Validating forensic mtDNA testing. (Dr. Mitch Holland, Forensic Science, Penn State University)

Materials

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Stewart JEB, Aagaard PJ, Pokorak EG, Polanskey D, Budowle B. Evaluation of a multicapillary electrophoresis instrument for mitochondrial DNA typing. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2003; 48(3).

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