Chapter
How Familial DNA Searches Work
24:18 - 29:33 (05:15)
Familial DNA searches allow police to find a suspect's relatives in a DNA database to help solve crimes. These searches look for genetic near-matches instead of exact matches.
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This episode provides a simple overview of the basics of DNA testing in criminal investigations, showcasing how Lisa's innovative suggestion on her sister's investigation contributed to changing forensic investigations.
24:18 - 25:35 (01:16)
Summary
This episode provides a simple overview of the basics of DNA testing in criminal investigations, showcasing how Lisa's innovative suggestion on her sister's investigation contributed to changing forensic investigations.
ChapterHow Familial DNA Searches Work
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
This transcript describes the history of DNA testing, including types of testing such as standard DNA matching, paternity/maternity testing, and familial DNA testing used in law enforcement.
25:35 - 27:03 (01:28)
Summary
This transcript describes the history of DNA testing, including types of testing such as standard DNA matching, paternity/maternity testing, and familial DNA testing used in law enforcement. It also mentions a newer, more advanced type of DNA testing developed outside of law enforcement.
ChapterHow Familial DNA Searches Work
EpisodeEP 5: Bloodline (PART 1)
PodcastBear Brook
Autosomal DNA tests have advanced significantly over the years, enabling genealogists to detect relatives as distant as fourth or fifth cousins by examining more than 700,000 markers on each DNA sample.
27:03 - 29:33 (02:29)
Summary
Autosomal DNA tests have advanced significantly over the years, enabling genealogists to detect relatives as distant as fourth or fifth cousins by examining more than 700,000 markers on each DNA sample.