EVOLUTION IN COURT. FORENSIC APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULAR PHYLOGENIES
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| contents | EVOLUTION IN COURT. FORENSIC APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULAR PHYLOGENIES Fernando González Candelas Comunicación virus Common ancestor molecular clock likelihood ratio evolutionary hypotheses The last two decades have witnessed the widespread use of genetic testing in courtrooms to identify criminals from biological remains, determine paternity or identify corpses. Less is known, however, about expert reports based on the use of molecular phylogenies. Such reports are founded on studies into the common ancestry of organisms, usually bacteria or viruses, to trace them back to the source of infection. Such cases range from a Florida dentist who infected several of his patients with HIV, to a Spanish anaesthetist, Juan Maeso, who transmitted hepatitis C virus (HCV) to almost 300 patients. Evolutionary theory plays an essential role in resolving cases like these, and this article explains how and why evolutionary theory is pertinent. 2014 artículo científico 2174-3487 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=511751359014 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=5117 Mètode Science Studies Journal application/pdf Universitat de València Mètode Science Studies Journal (España) Num.4 |
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| spellingShingle | EVOLUTION IN COURT. FORENSIC APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULAR PHYLOGENIES Fernando González Candelas Comunicación virus Common ancestor molecular clock likelihood ratio evolutionary hypotheses EVOLUTION IN COURT. FORENSIC APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULAR PHYLOGENIES Fernando González Candelas Comunicación virus Common ancestor molecular clock likelihood ratio evolutionary hypotheses The last two decades have witnessed the widespread use of genetic testing in courtrooms to identify criminals from biological remains, determine paternity or identify corpses. Less is known, however, about expert reports based on the use of molecular phylogenies. Such reports are founded on studies into the common ancestry of organisms, usually bacteria or viruses, to trace them back to the source of infection. Such cases range from a Florida dentist who infected several of his patients with HIV, to a Spanish anaesthetist, Juan Maeso, who transmitted hepatitis C virus (HCV) to almost 300 patients. Evolutionary theory plays an essential role in resolving cases like these, and this article explains how and why evolutionary theory is pertinent. 2014 artículo científico 2174-3487 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=511751359014 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=5117 Mètode Science Studies Journal application/pdf Universitat de València Mètode Science Studies Journal (España) Num.4 |
| title | EVOLUTION IN COURT. FORENSIC APPLICATIONS OF MOLECULAR PHYLOGENIES |
| topic | Comunicación virus Common ancestor molecular clock likelihood ratio evolutionary hypotheses |
| url | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=511751359014 |