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Progress in forensic bone DNA analysis: Lessons learned from ancient DNA

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FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
Volume 54, Issue -, Pages -

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ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2021.102538

Keywords

Ancient DNA; Forensic; Inhibitors; Degraded DNA

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  1. Charles University Grant Agency [852119]

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Research on ancient and forensic DNA has shown interconnectedness between the two fields, with potential for improved results through communication. Incorporating ancient DNA approaches into forensic protocols is promising, but requires comparative studies to tailor methods for forensic needs.
Research on ancient and forensic DNA is related in many ways, and the two fields must deal with similar ob-stacles. Therefore, communication between these two communities has the potential to improve results in both research fields. Here, we present the insights gained in the ancient DNA community with regard to analyzing DNA from aged skeletal material and the potential use of the developed protocols in forensic work. We discuss the various steps, from choosing samples for DNA extraction to deciding between classical PCR amplification and massively parallel sequencing approaches. Based on the progress made in ancient DNA analyses combined with the requirements of forensic work, we suggest that there is substantial potential for incorporating ancient DNA approaches into forensic protocols, a process that has already begun to a considerable extent. However, taking full advantage of the experiences gained from ancient DNA work will require comparative studies by the forensic DNA community to tailor the methods developed for ancient samples to the specific needs of forensic studies and case work. If successful, in our view, the benefits for both communities would be considerable.

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