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Double-swab technique

DNA collection method in which a wet swab is applied to the wound perimeter first to rehydrate and collect biological material, followed by a dry swab to lift the remaining moisture and any additional cellular debris. Developed by Sweet et al. (1997) specifically for bite mark DNA recovery.

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