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Writer, editor, genealogist and DNA enthusiast. Honorary Research Associate at UCL. Author of The Surnames Handbook and DNA and Social Networking.
Jan 19, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
A very interesting article on the whole genome sequencing of hair from forensic samples to produce a profile for investigative genetic genealogy. eastbaytimes.com/2020/01/18/eme… #forensicgenealogy Ed Green and Kelly Harkins Kincaid, who have pioneered WGS of hair for investigative genetic genealogy, have now set up a company called Astrea Forensics to market their services astreaforensics.com
Apr 27, 2018 8 tweets 3 min read
California authorised familial searching in the police database in 2008 but only in certain circumstances: dnaforensics.com/statesandfamil… #GoldenStateKiller "Only DNA database profiles from samples collected from convicted offenders are searched as part of California’s familial search project." oag.ca.gov/bfs/prop69/faq…