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I am a final-year Forensic Investigation student at Staffordshire University with interests in forensic biology and DNA analysis. This project investigated whether cyanoacrylate fuming, commonly used for latent fingermark development, could also preserve saliva-derived DNA on non-porous surfaces over time. DNA recovery from fumed and non-fumed samples deposited on glass and foil surfaces was analysed using qPCR and STR profiling. The findings demonstrated that although cyanoacrylate fuming did not inhibit DNA recovery, it did not provide significant long-term preservation benefits compared to standard storage conditions.

Type of employment sought
Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Laboratory Analysis, Digital Forensics and Scientific Support Roles

Areas available to work
North West England, West Midlands and Wales