Standards in wildlife forensic science, with a focus on non‐human DNA analysis

For genetic data to be used in forensic casework, it has to be produced within a controlled environment that follows strict quality standards. However, recent reviews have suggested that wildlife forensic laboratories are behind in the development and adherence to appropriate standards for casework....

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Published in:Animal genetics Vol. 56; no. 2; pp. e70005 - n/a
Main Authors: Frankham, Greta J., Ogden, Rob, Baker, Barry W., Ewart, Kyle M., Johnson, Rebecca N., Kuiper, Irene, Lindquist, Christina D., Moore, M. Katherine, Ndiaye, Arame, Webster, Lucy M. I.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.04.2025
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Subjects:
accreditation
animal genetics
Animals
Animals, Wild - genetics
Conservation of Natural Resources
DNA
DNA - genetics
Forensic computing
Forensic Genetics - standards
Forensic science
forensic sciences
Forensic Sciences - standards
forensic standards
Genetic analysis
non‐human DNA
proficiency
quality assurance
Quality standards
Review
Society for Wildlife Forensic Science
Wildlife
wildlife forensic science
Society for Wildlife Forensic Science
non‐human DNA
quality assurance
wildlife forensic science
forensic standards
accreditation
proficiency
ISSN:0268-9146, 1365-2052, 1365-2052
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Summary:For genetic data to be used in forensic casework, it has to be produced within a controlled environment that follows strict quality standards. However, recent reviews have suggested that wildlife forensic laboratories are behind in the development and adherence to appropriate standards for casework. This paper will address these concerns by documenting the standards that have been produced, highlighting the systems of assessment and competency testing available, and reviewing the status of validated reference genetic databases. Networks of dedicated wildlife forensic scientists across the globe, represented in part by the author list for this paper, illustrate the strides taken to build capacity in this field, and an ongoing commitment to present quality wildlife forensic evidence in court.
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ISSN:0268-9146
1365-2052
1365-2052
DOI:10.1111/age.70005