Evaluation of a Novel Dual Biometric Device Used to Obtain DNA from Fingerprints

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dc.contributor.advisorArthur Eisenberg
dc.contributor.committeeMemberJohn Planz
dc.contributor.committeeMemberJoseph Warren
dc.creatorMann, Michael L.
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-22T21:16:09Z
dc.date.available2019-08-22T21:16:09Z
dc.date.issued2008-06-01
dc.date.submitted2014-05-30T08:00:05-07:00
dc.description.abstractSummary: MICROFIELD COMPANY S.A. is currently developing a non intrusive method of obtaining a reference DNA sample known as Lift & Rub (Figure 1). The Lift & Rub is a self-adhesive security stamp designed to collect a single fingerprint from a known individual that can be used for DNA analyses. Lift & Rub is composed of an adhesive material with a protective film. The Lift & Rub is composed of an adhesive material with a protective film. The Lift & Rub is used in conjunction with an abrasive strip and a product named Dry-Ink, a graphite laminate. Together these items allow for an alternative to the traditional fingerprint collection technique and improve on it by allowing for DNA analysis. The objective of this research is test and maximize the performance of Lift & Rub. Microfield’s Lift & Rub is designed to collect a single fingerprint from a known individual to be used for DNA analyses. The Lift & Rub is intended to provide a full genetic profile of a known individual. This project aims to: 1) establish a standard collection protocol by evaluating empirical data to determine the average DNA yields using various collection techniques; 2) evaluate the reproducibility of DNA profiles obtained; and 3) gauge the overall success rate of obtaining a complete profile.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12503/29202
dc.language.isoen
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dc.subjectCell and Developmental Biology
dc.subjectComputational Biology
dc.subjectEquipment and Supplies
dc.subjectForensic Science and Technology
dc.subjectGenetics
dc.subjectGenetics and Genomics
dc.subjectGenetic Structures
dc.subjectHealth Information Technology
dc.subjectInvestigative Techniques
dc.subjectLife Sciences
dc.subjectMedicine and Health Sciences
dc.subjectOther Genetics and Genomics
dc.subjectDNA reference sample
dc.subjectLift and rub
dc.subjectfingerprint
dc.subjectknown individual
dc.subjectgraphite laminate
dc.subjectempirical data
dc.subjectreproducibility
dc.subjectDNA profiles
dc.subjectprofile
dc.titleEvaluation of a Novel Dual Biometric Device Used to Obtain DNA from Fingerprints
dc.typeProfessional Report
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.departmentGraduate School of Biomedical Sciences
thesis.degree.disciplineCell Biology and Genetics
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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