Figure 2.

Diverse range of information can be obtained by NGS of biological evidence samples collected from crime scenes

Through applying NGS technology, multiple results can be obtained simultaneously from biological evidence samples collected from crime scenes, such as STRs, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of autosomes, sex chromosomes and mitochondrial genomes, as well as epigenetic information. By integrating all the information, the evidence samples can be used not only for suspect identification but also for inferring the criminal suspects’ physical, psychological and geographical characteristics, as well as the source population.