Includes bibliographical references and index.

Forensic DNA evidence collection at a crime scene : an investigator's commentary / Joseph Blozis -- Optimizing storage and handling of DNA extracts / Steven B. Lee, Cecelia A. Crouse, and Margaret C. Kline -- Extraction of DNA from forensic biological samples for genotyping / James E. Stray, Jason Y. Liu, Maxim G. Brevnov, and Jaiprakash G. Shewale -- Extraction of DNA from human remains / James E. Stray and Jaiprakash G. Shewale -- RNA profiling for the identification of the tissue origin of dried stains in forensic biology / Erin K. Hanson and Jack Ballantyne -- Assessment of DNA extracted from forensic samples prior to genotyping / Maura Barbisin and Jaiprakash G. Shewale -- Principles, practice, and evolution of capillary electrophoresis as a tool for forensic DNA analysis / Jaiprakash G. Shewale, Liwei Qi, and Lisa M. Calandro -- Next-generation STR genotyping kits for forensic applications / Julio J. Mulero and Lori K. Hennessy -- Biology and genetics of new autosomal STR loci useful for forensic DNA analysis / John M. Butler and Carolyn R. Hill -- Hidden variation in microsatellite loci : utility and implications for forensic / John V. Planz and Thomas. A. Hall -- Additional Y-STRs in forensics : why, which, and when / Kaye N. Ballantyne and Manfred Kayser -- Forensic mitochondrial DNA analysis : current practice and future potential / Mitchell Holland, Terry Melton, and Charity Holland -- Applications of autosomal SNPs and indels in forensic analysis / Christopher Phillips -- Deep-sequencing technologies and potential applications in forensic DNA testing / Roxanne R. Zascavage, Shantanu J. Shewale, and John V. Planz -- Sample-to-result STR genotyping systems : potential and status / Jenny A. Lounsbury, Joan M. Bienvenue, and James P. Landers -- Training of forensic DNA scientists : a commentary / Meredith A. Turnbough, Arthur J. Eisenberg, Lisa Schade, and Jaiprakesh G. Shewale.