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Official journal of the
International Society for Forensic Genetics(ISFG).
Forensic Science International: Genetics is part of Elsevier's forensic package. For more information, go to: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/forensics
Forensic Science International: Genetics is specifically devoted to Forensic Genetics. This branch
of Forensic Science can be defined as the application of genetics to human and non-human material (in the ... click here for full Aims & Scope
Forensic Science International: Genetics is part of Elsevier's forensic package. For more information, go to: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/forensics
Forensic Science International: Genetics is specifically devoted to Forensic Genetics. This branch
of Forensic Science can be defined as the application of genetics to human and non-human material (in the sense of a science with the
purpose of studying inherited characteristics for the analysis of inter- and intra-specific variations in populations) for the resolution
of legal conflicts.
The scope of the journal includes:
- Forensic applications of human polymorphism.
- Testing of
paternity and other family relationships, immigration cases, typing of biological stains and tissues from criminal casework, identification
of human remains by DNA testing methodologies.
- Description of human polymorphisms of forensic interest, with special interest
in DNA polymorphisms.
- Autosomal DNA polymorphisms, mini- and microsatellites (or short tandem repeats, STRs), single nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNPs), X and Y chromosome polymorphisms, mtDNA polymorphisms, and any other type of DNA variation with potential forensic
applications.
- Non-human DNA polymorphisms.
- For crime scene investigation, illegal trade in endangered species evidences,
and bioterrorism
- Population genetics of human polymorphisms of forensic interest.
- Population data, especially from
DNA polymorphisms of interest for the solution of forensic problems.
- DNA typing methodologies and strategies.
- Biostatistical
methods in forensic genetics.
- Evaluation of DNA evidence in forensic problems (such as paternity or immigration cases, criminal
casework, identification), classical and new statistical approaches.
- Standards in forensic genetics.
- Recommendations
of regulatory bodies concerning methods, markers, interpretation or strategies or proposals for procedural or technical standards.
- Quality control.
- Quality control and quality assurance strategies, proficiency testing for DNA typing methodologies.
- Criminal DNA databases.
- Technical, legal and statistical issues.
- General ethical and legal issues related to forensic
genetics
Individual subscription
Members of the International Society for Forensic Genetics receive a subscription
(print and online) as a membership benefit. To become a member please visit the ISFG website at 
http://www.isfg.org/About/Membership
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Editor-in-Chief:
Angel Carracedo
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