Capillary Electrophoresis vs Massively Parallel Sequencing: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Author(s)

Samia WilliamsFollow

Abstract

Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) is a new Forensic Science field allowing multiple samples to be sequenced simultaneously. In contrast to CE, multiple types of genetic markers including those from different nucleic acids can be used in the same assay. Additionally, MPS has opened the doors to certain fields of Forensic DNA Analysis like Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy and Forensic Phenotyping assays containing upwards of 100 SNPs. While quite expensive and requiring a high cost for initiating, MPS has the potential to save time and greatly increase the throughput of Forensic DNA Analysis in crime labs.

Department

Biological Sciences

Major

Forensic Science

First Advisor

Dr. Crystal Oeschle

First Advisor Department

Biological Sciences

Second Advisor

Dr. Travis Worst

Second Advisor Department

Chemistry

Publication Date

Winter 12-8-2025

Repository Citation

Williams, Samia, "Capillary Electrophoresis vs Massively Parallel Sequencing: A Cost-Benefit Analysis" (2025). Honors Projects. 1072.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/1072