Technical note: Extraction and analysis of DNA from rhamphotheca collected from an unknown Corvidae forensic sample
Abstract
Wildlife forensics analyzes evidence from crimes against wildlife and has many disciplines. The recovery of genetic evidence can be difficult from crafted items or evidence that has decomposed or become degraded. The utility of sampling the rhamphotheca as a source of DNA from an avian skull evidence item was investigated and compared to the DNA recovered from one quadrate bone. The quantity and quality of the DNA recovered from both structures was suitable for mitochondrial DNA analysis and determination of the taxonomic origin of the evidence item. This technique effectively recovered DNA while minimizing damage to the evidence item.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Forensic and Genetic Research
Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
Identification and Quantification in Food
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Forensic Science International Reports
- Volume
- 13
- Pages
- 100460–100460
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN