He told the court how Astrea specializes in DNA extraction from old or difficult ... DNA sample taken from a known individual using a buccal swab, to see if it matches. Heuermann’s now ex ...

Design Buccal and rectal microbial swabs were collected from 424 ... Currently, our workflow from sample collection, DNA extraction, sequencing and bioinformatical analysis takes up to 4 days and ...

DNA from Rex Heuermann’s court-ordered buccal swab matched the DNA found from a discarded pizza box that authorities used as evidence before arresting the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer ...

A DNA sample taken from Rex Heuermann, charged with three of the so-called "Gilgo four" murders on Long Island in New York matched DNA previously used to link him to one of the killings ...

The ruling comes after prosecutors submitted a request to the court to obtain a buccal swab – otherwise known as a cheek swab – of DNA, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s ...