Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology in DNA Analysis

<p>SECTION 1 Useful applications of NGS-based forensic DNA analysis<br>1. Transition of capillary electrophoresis to next generation sequencing for forensic DNA analysis: Need of the hour<br>2. Using conventional STR technology in analyzing biological transfer evidence<br>3. Overview of NGS platforms and technological advancements for forensic applications<br>4. Processing of biological samples for forensic NGS analysis<br>5. Commercial kits commonly used for NGS based forensic DNA analysis<br>6. Applications of nanopore sequencing for forensic analysis<br>7. Microhaplotypes analysis for human identification using next-generation sequencing (NGS)<br>8. Tools and techniques of using NGS technology in population studies<br><br>SECTION 2 Useful applications of NGS-based forensic DNA analysis<br>9. Applications of NGS in analysis of autosomal STRs<br>10. Differentiating monozygotic twins using NGS<br>11. Application of NGS in maternal genome analysis in ancient human remains<br>12. Application of NGS technology for parentage testing and relatedness analysis<br>13. Forensic relevance of SNP analysis in next-generation sequencing<br>14. Forensic analysis of hair using NGS technology<br>15. Forensic DNA phenotyping using next-generation sequencing<br>16. Forensic DNA phenotyping in the next-generation sequencing era<br>17. Forensic applications of epigenetic (DNA methylation) markers through NGS<br>18. Forensic applications of NGS-based microRNA analysis<br>19. NGS profiling of water and soil microbial DNA in forensic science<br>20. Applications of NGS in analysis of challenging samples<br>21. Detection of human body fluid through mRNA analysis using NGS<br>22. NGS-based detection and differentiation of forensically relevant body fluids using conventional, molecular, and microbial techniques<br>23. Application of next-generation sequencing technology and investigative genetic genealogy to cold cases<br><br>SECTION 3 Challenges in implementing NGS in forensic laboratories<br>24. Troubleshooting and challenges of Next-generation sequencing technology in forensic use<br>25. Validation of NGS for casework at forensic DNA laboratories<br>26. Challenges in using genetic genealogy in forensics<br>27. The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in NGS<br>28. Ethical issues of forensic application of NGS technology<br>29. Ethical, legal, and social challenges of next-generation sequencing technologies (NGS) in forensic criminal identification</p>