Description
DISENTANGLING DNAOrkney Theatre, KGS, Kirkwall
Tinier and tinier quantities of DNA can now be detected – giving forensic scientists a problem: a crime scene may have traces of people who have never been there. To what extent can DNA be transferred from place to place, and how can different traces be sifted out? Dr Alexander Gray from the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science in Dundee describes the challenges. There were 40 attendees.
| Period | 10 Sept 2024 |
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| Event title | Orkney International Science Festival 2024 |
| Event type | Other |
| Degree of Recognition | Regional |
UN SDGs
This activity contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- forensic science
- DNA
Related content
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Projects
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Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS)
Project: Research
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Activity
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Royal Society Lates: Forensics
Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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The Evidence Chamber Orkney Science Festival
Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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Crime Cafe: Does DNA always hold the answer?
Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - public lecture/debate/seminar
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Glasgow Science Centre, Citizen Forensic Science
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Festival/Exhibition
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Crime Lab Chemistry - Stromness Academy at Orkney Science Festival
Activity: Other activity types › Schools engagement
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Research Outputs
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Forensic DNA analysis: A primer for courts
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Trace DNA and its persistence on various surfaces: A long term study investigating the influence of surface type and environmental conditions - Part two, non-metals
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Trace DNA and its persistence on various surfaces: A long term study investigating the influence of surface type and environmental conditions - Part one, metals
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An improved rapid method for DNA recovery from cotton swabs
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of swabbing solutions on the recovery of biological material from non-porous surfaces
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Creation of a universal experimental protocol for the investigation of transfer and persistence of trace evidence: Part 1 - From design to implementation for particulate evidence
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DNA recovery from biological material on mini tapes using a simple extraction buffer and solid phase reversible immobilisation (SPRI) purification
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Theses
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An investigation into potential solutions for some current issues in forensic DNA profiling
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Prizes
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Gold Engage Watermark for Public Engagement
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)