Population Genetic Considerations in Statistical Interpretation of Microbial Forensic Data in Comparison with Human DNA Forensic Standard

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on some of the considerations that need to be employed build a statistical paradigm for interpreting microbial forensic data. There are many differences in genetic characteristics microorganisms and these will determine what extent can put place interpretation In forensics, one may consider attribution solely “fingerprinting” pathogenic agent. However, because clonal nature and, case-by-case basis, lack population phylogenetic data, unique identification microorganism rarely possible. More importantly, ultimate goal is persons who committed bioterrorist act or biocrime, intentionally inadvertently. Therefore, most likely, addition microbiological analytical tools, traditional analyses, such as human DNA analysis, dermatoglyphic patterns, chemistry, tool marks, computer other techniques used analyze event biocrime evidence. Epidemiological data from various documents also valuable set information infer chronological times transfer strains between laboratories likely contenders being nearest neighbor evidentiary samples.