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Categorization of shedding status: Proposing a standard grouping method for DNA shedding

Paul, Justin
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1555676870671746

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2019, Master of Science (MS), Bowling Green State University, Forensic Science.
There is a critical need to establish a standardized system of categorization for shedder status, as one currently does not exist. This research aimed to collect samples from the cheek, hand, and forearm of a large sample population to observe natural breaking points in the quantity of DNA retrieved from each individual. Individuals were swabbed and the DNA was extracted using phenol/chloroform/isoamyl alcohol extraction. The samples were then quantified and analyzed. It was found that there was no correlation between the quantities of DNA retrieved from each area. No significant differences were found between genders. The only external factor found to have a significant impact on shedder status was if the individual had been wearing any type of gloves within 15 minutes of swabbing. Categories for shedder status could not be created using the data from this research. Further research needs to be conducted in order to understand the importance of external factors, and how a standardized method can be created to determine shedder status.
Travis Worst, Ph.D. (Advisor)
Lewis Maddox, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Jon Sprague, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
30 p.
Biology; Molecular Biology
forensic; science; biology; DNA; shedding; Bowling Green; Master of Science

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  • Paul, J. (2019). Categorization of shedding status: Proposing a standard grouping method for DNA shedding [Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1555676870671746

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Paul, Justin. Categorization of shedding status: Proposing a standard grouping method for DNA shedding. 2019. Bowling Green State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1555676870671746.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Paul, Justin. "Categorization of shedding status: Proposing a standard grouping method for DNA shedding." Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1555676870671746

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