香港特别行政区的DNA数据库

香港特区的DNA数据库成立于2001年,法例上此数据库直属于香港警务处长,由香港政府化验师代行管理及维护。被定罪人士其罪行最高刑期为监禁7年或以上及任何罪案之疑犯均可被套取其口腔拭子样本,利用美国App lied B iosystem s的试剂进行DNA分型测试。所确立之DNA图谱将上载到由美国FB I(联邦调查局)在2000年免费为香港政府化验所提供的,名为COD IS(Comb ined DNA Index System)的计算机系统;在罪案现场所收集到的不明来历的DNA数据样本亦会被上载到COD IS。被定罪人士及疑犯的DNA图谱会定期与罪案现场的DNA数据在CO-D IS内进行较对以便协助警方调查。本文介绍香港DNA数据库的操作,其中包括统计数据的讨论。     

Familial DNA searching- an emerging forensic investigative tool

In recent years, jurisdictions across the United States have expressed a growing interest in aiding criminal investigations through the use of familial DNA searching (FDS)- a forensic technique to identify family members through DNA databases. The National Survey of CODIS Laboratories surveyed U.S. CODIS laboratories about their perceptions, policies, and practices related to FDS. In total, 103 crime labs completed the survey (77% response rate). Labs in 11 states reported using FDS, while labs in 24 states reported using a similar-but distinct- practice of partial matching. Although the majority of labs had positive perceptions about the ability of FDS to assist investigations, labs also reported a number of concerns and challenges with implementing FDS. Respondents reported using either practice a limited amount with modest numbers of convictions resulting from both FDS and partial matching. The article reports on varying practices related to official policies, training, eligibility, the software search, lineage testing, requirements for releasing information, and subsequent investigative work. Finally, the article discusses what can be learned from this survey, accompanying limitations, and implications for decision-makers considering using FDS.     

STR等位基因频率对父权指数的影响

目的观察中国汉族不同人群STR等位基因频率对联合父权指数(CPI)的影响。方法随机取108例13个CODIS基因座分型结果不排除父权关系的三联体案和二联体案,用5个不同地区人群的等位基因频率计算CPI值。结果三联体案的CPI值在2077.63～50897711626.46之间,同一案例的最大CPI与最小值CPI之比大于100者有20例(19.52%);二联体案的CPI值在25.12～2998685141之间,同一案例的最大CPI与最小值CPI之比大于100者有13例(12.04%)。结论不同人群等位基因频率计算CODIS基因座所得的CPI值在部分亲权鉴定案中有很大的差异。为了防止等位基因频率不确定性带来的误差,建议在亲权鉴定中用保守法计算CPI值。     

The Effects of Different Maceration Techniques on Nuclear DNA Amplification Using Human Bone

Abstract: Forensic anthropologists routinely macerate human bone for the purposes of identity and trauma analysis, but the heat and chemical treatments used can destroy genetic evidence. As a follow‐up to a previous study on nuclear DNA recovery that used pig ribs, this study utilizes human skeletal remains treated with various bone maceration techniques for nuclear DNA amplification using the standard Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) markers. DNA was extracted from 18 samples of human lower leg bones subjected to nine chemical and heat maceration techniques. Genotyping was carried out using the AmpF?STR^® COfiler^® and AmpF?STR^® Profiler Plus^® ID kits. Results showed that heat treatments via microwave or Biz/Na₂CO₃ in sub‐boiling water efficiently macerate bone and produce amplifiable nuclear DNA for genetic analysis. Long‐term use of chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide is discouraged as it results in poor bone quality and has deleterious effects on DNA amplification.     

Bioinformatics and genetic privacy: The impact of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010

Bioinformatics refers to the practise of creation and management of genetic data using computational and statistical techniques. In Malaysia, data obtained from genomic studies, particularly for the purpose of disease identification produces a tremendous amount of information related to molecular biology. These data are created from DNA samples obtained from diagnostic and research purposes in genomic research institutes in Malaysia. As these data are processed, stored, managed and profiled using computer applications, an issue arises as to whether the principles of personal data privacy would be applicable to these activities. This paper commences with an illustration of the salient features of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. The second part analyses the impact of the newly passed Personal Data Protection Act 2010 on the collection of DNA sample, the processing of data obtained from it and the profiling of such data. The third part of the paper considers whether the various personal data protection principles are applicable to the act of DNA profiling and the creation of bioinformatics.     

中国DNA数据库建设应用技术现状及发展趋势

中国的法庭科学DNA数据库建设历经10年,在应用中取得了显著成果.随着DNA分析技术的进步,DNA数据库更加完善,DNA信息作用更加突显.本文综述了中国DNA数据库的规划与建设,DNA数据库建设中的应用技术,以及DNA数据库建设应用技术发展趋势,为完善DNA数据库建设提供借鉴.     

国际刑警组织DNA技术的应用和数据交换

国际刑警组织为了对各成员国的DNA检验工作提供技术支持 ,促进DNA技术的广泛应用 ,设立了DNA组。DNA专家组是DNA组的主要咨询机构 ,负责推荐DNA采样和证据采集、DNA数据库、质量控制、DNA技术培训等方面的指导原则。国际刑警组织还定期召开国际DNA用户大会 ,开展地区性DNA技术培训 ,以促进DNA技术的普及、应用和发展。本文主要介绍国际刑警组织在DNA技术方面开展的工作及推荐的一些指导原则。     

中国“罪犯DNA数据库”STR基因座研究

选择合适的 STR基因座 ,建立中国“罪犯 DNA数据库”模式库。以 2 2 11名汉族、15 0名维吾尔族、10 4名回族群体为分析对象 ,提取罪犯血样 DNA,用复合 PCR和四色荧光技术检测了 D3S135 8、v WA、FGA、D8S1179、D2 1S11、D18S5 1、D5 S818、D13S317、D16 S5 39、TH0 1、TPOX、CSF1PO、D7S82 0等 13个 STR基因座及性别 Amelogenin基因座。在 13个 STR基因座中 ,除 TH0 1、TPOX基因座外 ,其余各基因座的个体鉴别能力 (DP)值均接近 0 .9,杂合度(H)均大于 0 .7,排除概率 (PE)大都在 0 .5以上 ,其中 FGA、D8S1179、D2 1S11和 D18S5 1基因座 DP≥ 0 .95 ,H≥ 0 .85 ,PE≥ 0 .6 5 ,表明它们在法医学上极有应用价值。TH0 1和 TPOX在多态性方面较差 (H分别为 0 .6 430和 0 .6 2 96 ,PE分别为0 .40 46和 0 .370 1) ,但也符合应用于法医学的要求。13个基因座的平均偶合率为 5× 10 - 1 5 ～ 1.2× l0 - 1 4 ,适合作为中国人群的遗传学标志 ,用于建立中国“罪犯 DNA数据库”     

Forensic databases,a perspective from the penitentiary centers of Spain

Scientific and technological progress in the field of forensic genetics is very useful in the resolution of criminal cases, but it entails the need for a deep ethical reflection, as the individual Fundamental Rights may be violated.This project aims to collect and compare the opinion of prisoners and prison officials on what characteristics the country's forensic database should have. In this context, 210 subjects were surveyed, 101 of them prisoners and the rest prison officials, from three different Spanish penitentiary centers.Among the results obtained, most prisoners and officials consider the national DNA database to be useful, and additionally, a 40% of the participants would support the integration of the profiles of the entire population. 64% considered it ethical to use the DNA profiles of the database as a tool for familial searching. Despite this, half of the respondents are concerned about the future uses of the DNA database.Integrating the opinion of these analyzed groups with other relevant judicial, scientific and ethical convictions, ensures the regulation between security and individual’s Human Rights.     

罪犯DNA数据库计算机检索系统

目的开发供输入、输出和检索罪犯ＤＮＡ遗传特征的计算机软件包。方法用中文ＶｉｓｕａｌＦｏｘｐｒｏ３０数据库开发软件编程,在建立罪犯ＤＮＡ数据库的基础上,根据ＳＴＲ基因型的类型,设计成显示、增加、编辑、查询、打印和退出等程序模块,并由主程序调用。结果提供一套在中文Ｗｉｎｄｏｗｓ９８环境支持下的、全屏幕菜单提示和操作的罪犯ＤＮＡ数据库计算机检索系统,它能有效地用于罪犯身份的识别     

天津市法医DNA数据库的应用与发展

建立的天津市法医DNA数据库系统 ,将DNA分析技术的高效性与计算机系统的储存、高效检索的功能有机结合 ,实现了从受案到结案及建库的全程标准化、规范化、网络化管理。该系统启用一年多以来 ,为本地区侦查机关提供了百余起案件的破案线索 ,在多起重特大刑事案件的串并侦破中发挥了关键作用 ,技术破案率明显提高     

DNA identification of skeletal remains by investigator’s intuition

In June 2006 a decapitated woman was found in a parking area of the motorway in the area of Prato (Florence). Since the body was beheaded and no victim’s documents or objects were present at the crime scene, identification at that time was impossible. However, DNA profile from woman’s bones were collected. In the same year (2003), a mother had reported her daughter's disappearance but the two events were not related at that time. About ten years later the mother’s DNA profile was finally acquired for a genetic identification of another girl’s body found in the Ferrara area. These genetic profiles were completely discordant. All these genetic comparisons were carried out on behalf of the prosecutors of the cities involved in the findings of the bodies and in the disappearance complaints, but due to the lack of a database the events remained disconnected. In January 2017, the head of the scientific police of Prato who had followed the investigation and questioned the mother of the missing girl found about ten years later, suggested to the magistrate to order the comparison of the mother's DNA with the genetic profile of the bones found in 2006. This comparison finally allowed the identification of the missing daughter.This story highlights the importance of having forensic DNA database to search for missing persons and how the investigator's intuition can play a key role in resolving criminal cases. In fact, databases of unknown bodies and relatives of missing persons were created in Italy as a part of national DNA database just at the beginning of 2018.     

DNA鉴定技术及其在刑事侦查中的应用

DNA鉴定技术自产生以来,在国内外有了一定的发展。就其在刑事侦查中的价值而言,它能够起到锁定犯罪嫌疑人、进行尸源认定、为串并案件提供依据、排除犯罪嫌疑等作用。DNA鉴定技术并非绝对可靠,尚有一些问题值得我们注意。     

论刑事DNA数据库的基因隐私权保护

从20世纪80年代中期开始,警察就在刑事调查中使用DNA分析,如今他们又有了打击犯罪的新武器:刑事DNA数据库。可是,在这个人权至上的时代,人们除了关心如何有效地打击罪犯之外,对刑事DNA数据在采集、储藏与使用中的隐私权保护也颇为用心。笔者以为,要解除民众对DNA数据库的担忧,法律必须对DNA样本的保留时间、DNA检体的使用目的及DNA数据的使用对象规范清楚。     

CODIS位点在排除亲权中的应用价值

目的 对 CODIS位点 (FGA、 vWA、 CSF1PO、 TH01、 TPOX、 D3S1358、 D5S818、 D7S820、 D8S1179、 D13S317、 D16S539、 D18S51和 D21S11共 13个 STR位点 )在 100例排除亲权的亲子鉴定中的应用价值进行研究。方法 采用 Profiler Plus及 Cofiler荧光标记复合扩增系统,通过 310遗传分析仪对上述二个检测体系扩增产物的基因型进行分析。结果 在排除亲权的母亲－孩子－假设父亲三联体组中,所有观察案例其出现的排除指标数都在 3个以上,平均排除指标数为 6.63个;在假设父亲－孩子二联体组中, 94.0％的观察案例其排除指标数均在 3个以上,平均排除指标数为 5.01个。结论 CODIS位点在排除亲权的二联体和三联体组合亲子鉴定中,都符合鉴定应用要求 ;选择多态性较高的位点与增加排除指标存在直接的联系,以 DP、 H、 PE作为衡量 DNA位点应用价值的指标在具体鉴定实践中是可靠和可行的。     

制定我国罪犯DNA数据库管理规范的探讨

在司法鉴定领域,基因遗传分析技术已广泛地应用于个体识别和亲权鉴定检案之中,特别是利用DNA分型技术建立罪犯DNA数据库作为刑事案件侦破手段的设想,就其技术而言已逐步走向成熟和现实.近几年来美国和西欧一些国家相继建立了以PCR-STR分型技术为基础的罪犯DNA数据库,并且也已制定了相关的法律法规以此规范数据库的整个运作过程.1999年我国司法部司法鉴定科学技术研究所开展和完成了"中国罪犯DNA数据库模式库"的研究工作,可以预计正式建立我国国家罪犯DNA数据库只是个时间问题,因此进行有关罪犯DNA数据库法律法规制定的研究工作是必须的,它是我国国家罪犯DNA数据库得以顺利建立和高效运作的重要保障之一.