Mitochondrial DNA Case law
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The advent of STR technology has advanced nuclear DNA typing in the forensic community. However, in some samples, there is not enough nuclear DNA for conclusive results. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis is a powerful alternative in these situations.
The Denver District Attorney has collected decisions where mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing was found to be admissible.
