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| Evaluation of Single Source Samples Expert systems are software programs or a suite of software programs that are used to rapidly process DNA data and generate final DNA results. Expert systems have the potential to reduce or eliminate backlogs of unanalyzed data, thereby streamlining DNA analysis and increasing the number of profiles available for import into CODIS. During Phase I, the NEST Project Team evaluated three expert systems focused solely on single source samples and conducted 16 demonstration sessions for state and local crime laboratories nationwide. This phase of the project concluded with a report entitled Expert Systems: High-Throughput Analysis of Single Source Samples for Forensic DNA Databasing submitted to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in May, 2006. At this time, updates to expert systems for single source sample analysis are being evaluated so the Project Team can stay current with the latest technology available to the forensic community.If you would like more information, or if you would like the NEST Project Team to participate in a national, regional, or other meeting, please contact: Rhonda Roby Technical Director, NEST Project rhonda.roby@gmail.com
Funding MUFSC is hosting Phase II of the NEST Project as a partner in the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence. Phase II of the project is supported by Award No. 2007-MU-BX-K008, and Phase I is supported by Award No. 2005-MU-BX-K020 through the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed by this project do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.
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