DNA Recovery Using Different Extraction Kits and Cotton Swabs in Forensic DNA Analysis
Our findings emphasise the importance of considering the choice of extraction kit, swab brand and batch-to-batch variation in forensic laboratory procedures, as they may influence DNA recoveries and affect the success rate in forensic casework.
Authors
- M.E. Nilsson
- Ghassan Ali Salih
- Marie Allen
Institutions
- Uppsala University (SE)
- University of Baghdad (IQ)
- Swedish Police Authority (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Genes
- Published
- 2026-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/genes17040457
- Primary Topic
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Vetenskapsrådet