The Long Island Serial Killer: Rex Heuermann Is Ordered To Give Up the Buccal Swab (8/10/23)
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The Long Island Serial Killer: Rex Heuermann Is Ordered To Give Up the Buccal Swab (8/10/23)
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A buccal swab, also known as a cheek swab or oral swab, is a non-invasive and relatively simple method used to collect a DNA sample from the inside of a...
show more- Preparation: The person being sampled is asked to rinse their mouth with water to remove any debris that might interfere with the collection process.
- Swab Collection: A sterile cotton swab attached to a plastic or wooden stick is gently rubbed against the inside of the person's cheek. The swab collects cells from the inner lining of the cheek, known as the buccal mucosa.
- Repeat: Typically, several swabs are taken from both cheeks to ensure an adequate DNA sample. This redundancy helps ensure accuracy in case one swab doesn't yield enough DNA.
- Genetic Testing: Buccal swabs are commonly used for genetic testing, which can provide valuable information about an individual's genetic makeup, potential health risks, and ancestry. This includes tests for conditions like genetic disorders, carrier status for certain diseases, and predispositions to certain health conditions.
- Forensic Analysis: In criminal investigations, buccal swabs can be collected from suspects, victims, or crime scenes. DNA profiling from these samples can help establish or exclude potential connections between individuals and crime evidence.
- Paternity and Relationship Testing: Buccal swabs are used to determine biological relationships, such as paternity, maternity, and sibling relationships. Comparing the DNA profiles of individuals can confirm or exclude family ties.
- Medical Research: Researchers use buccal swabs to collect DNA samples for scientific studies aimed at understanding the genetic basis of various diseases, behaviors, and traits. This helps advance medical knowledge and potentially develop personalized treatments.
- Population Studies and Ancestry: DNA samples collected via buccal swabs contribute to large-scale population studies, aiding researchers in understanding genetic variations across different populations. Additionally, these samples are used for ancestry testing, revealing an individual's ethnic and geographic origins.
- Non-Invasive: Buccal swab collection is painless and non-invasive, making it more tolerable for individuals compared to procedures like blood draws.
- Ease of Collection: The procedure can be carried out by trained personnel and doesn't require specialized medical facilities.
- Stability: Buccal swab samples are relatively stable and can be stored for longer periods if properly preserved, which is advantageous for various applications.
- Wide Applicability: The simplicity of the procedure makes buccal swabs suitable for a wide range of individuals, including infants, children, and adults.
Rex Heuermann, who denied the request for a buccal swab, has now been ordered by the Judge to give that sample over so that the prosecutors can run it against the DNA that has already been collected.
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Gilgo Beach murders suspect must give DNA swab, judge rules | CNN
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