Is it possible to obtain a DNA profile from an item that an individual has touched or handled?
Bode uses a touch evidence procedure for processing samples from areas where you would expect to find DNA (in the form of skin cells) from a person who has come in contact with the item (for example, the handle of a murder weapon or a pair of pants that have been pulled down). The success of touch DNA depends on the sampling method, the type of material, and the shedding capabilities of the suspect (some people naturally leave behind more skin cells).
