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Comey and Budowle HLA DQ-Alpha PCR Validation Studies (November 1991)

Comey and Budowle's November 1991 Journal of Forensic Sciences paper on validation of HLA DQ-Alpha PCR analysis, including environmental, degradation, sample-handling, and contamination studies. Trial witnesses and counsel disputed the applicability and adequacy of particular contamination findings, including experiments involving coughing, physically contacting stains, and a limited number of tubes.

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