Mitochondrial Analysis by Pyrosequencing

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis is often used in forensic cases in which traditional nuclear DNA is, or is likely to be, unsuccessful. Such cases typically involve compromised, or difficult-to-analyze specimens such as hair or bone. The goal of this project is to evaluate a novel sequencing technology, pyrosequencing, for its potential applicability to forensic casework.

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Jack Ballantyne
Department of Chemistry, CH 117
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32816
Telephone: 407-823-0163
FAX: 407-823-2252
E-Mail: jballant@mail.ucf.edu