Forensics and Applied Genetics
Eurofins Forensic Services provide an unparalleled range of bio-analytical, DNA and toxicology forensic testing and support services to police and criminal justice organisations throughout Europe.
Our forensic laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic solutions, from the determination of unknown chemical and biochemical products to DNA profiling and scene of crime analysis.
Forensic Toxicology
Employing the very latest techniques within our dedicated toxicology laboratories, Eurofins Forensic Services is able to provide analytical services tailored to meet individual requirements.
Our laboratories carry out the widest range of analytical tests and are recognised as having one of the most comprehensive testing facilities in Europe for the detection of trace chemicals from a variety of samples. Our laboratories and scientists are recognised leaders in the field of forensic toxicology, pioneering many new testing methodologies. In particular, the extraction and quantifiable identification within keratinised matrices (nails and hair) of the following chemical substances:
- Therapeutic drugs
- Drugs of abuse
- Solvents Volatile compounds
- Alcohol
- Cyanide
- Carbon Monoxide
- Pesticides
- Steroids and performance enhancing drugs
Forensic DNA Analysis
Eurofins Forensic Services is a leading provider of forensic DNA analysis and has accredited laboratories located across Europe. The company specialises in solutions for forensic DNA analysis ranging from DNA extraction to high throughput DNA sequencing and SNP analysis and scene of crime analysis.
Our tailored solutions allow us to meet specific needs, making us a partner of choice for law enforcement agencies. With dedicated laboratories providing DNA forensic services to police forces and legal services organisations across Europe, our laboratory offer unparalleled expertise in DNA profiling contributing to both national and international DNA Databases.
Eurofins Genetic Services
The last decade has seen a substantial increase in the use of DNA and Toxicological analysis as evidence within the legal sector for the resolution of a variety of cases. Ranging from family law (such as child support, child custody, and visitation disputes), through to compliance with rehabilitation programmes or to satisfy immigration requirements.
In all cases Eurofins Genetic Services has specialised in providing professional, accurate and conclusive results for an unrivalled range of accredited DNA and Toxicological analysis specifically designed for legal practitioners for use in both civil and criminal proceedings.
Applied Genetics - DNA sequencing, Genotyping, Molecular Biology
Eurofins provides innovative professional services for Genome Research and Applied Genetics. The team has more than 10 years of experience in DNA sequencing projects of all sizes and is a member of the German Human Genome Project. The sequencing service is completed with bio-informatics and molecular biology services such as production of DNA libraries and synthetic genes, DNA preparation (incl. large scale), PCR optimisation, cloning, mutagenesis and Real Time PCR for gene expression studies and SNP analysis.
In the fields of Applied Genetics, Eurofins I Medigenomix specialises in Genotyping for animal breeding and plant growing, forensics and paternity testing as well as food-analysis, veterinary diagnostics and pharmacogenetics. Typical services by genetic fingerprinting are:
- Verification of Identity and parentage analysis in humans and various animal species (paternity testing)
- Production of DNA profiles for the German Forensic DNA Database and mass screenings for police case work
- Selection of best-suited individuals for breeding programs
- Determination of genetic diversity in populations
- Monitoring of genetic modifications in animals and plants (QTL analysis)
- Gene mapping on humans and animals
- Whole Genome scans for gene mapping and linkage analysis on humans and animals
- Beef gender testing
- Bird sexing
In the field of veterinary diagnostics different genetic tests for livestock and dogs are provided, e.g. BLAD, SCID, PRA. With regard to Scrapie genotyping, sequencing the variants of the PrP gene provides breeders with valuable information for breeding programs towards more resistant flocks. We have developed a DNA-based system for meat traceability to improve consumer protection in the meat chain. This EUROFINS-TAGTM system is best suited for controlling the reliability of existing paper-based traceability systems and thus can improve consumer protection significantly.
New applications are SNP-analyses for Pharmacogenetics and Genetic Risk Profiling, which will enable individualised medication and better health care. Together with Eurofins I Medinet, we offer these genetic typing services including DNA/RNA preparation for medical and pharmacological studies.
Equipped with the latest technical devices for high throughput analyses and long term experience in all fields of DNA analyses, we guarantee results of the highest quality at very short turn-around-times and expert professional advice.
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