Subjectivity and bias in forensic DNA mixture interpretation☆
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One sentence summary: DNA mixture interpretation is subjective and may be susceptible to bias by extraneous context, as evidenced by conflicting conclusions concerning the inclusion or exclusion of suspects.
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