Kathryn M Carte

DNA Support Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, VA 22135, USA; EnProVera, 410 Ware Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619, USA.

1 publication 2021 – 2021
Muscle, SkeletalDNADNA FingerprintingDisaster VictimsRibs

What does Kathryn M Carte research?

Dr. Carte studies the effectiveness of rapid DNA technologies, specifically looking at how they can be applied to identify human remains from difficult samples such as calcified tissues and muscle. One of her main focuses is the ANDE 6C Rapid DNA system, which aims to streamline the process of identifying individuals based on their DNA. This technology is particularly useful after disasters, where traditional methods of identification may falter due to the state of the remains.

Key findings

  • The ANDE 6C Rapid DNA system achieved a 50% success rate in identifying individuals using teeth samples.
  • The same system showed a 0% success rate when attempting to process muscle tissue samples.
  • Overall, the rapid DNA machine significantly reduces the time and complexity involved in sample processing compared to traditional lab techniques.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Carte study disaster victim identification?
Yes, Dr. Carte focuses on technologies that help identify victims in disaster situations using advanced DNA methods.
What treatments or techniques has Dr. Carte researched?
She has researched the ANDE 6C Rapid DNA system, which is designed to identify human remains quickly from challenging samples.
Is Dr. Carte's work relevant to forensic science?
Yes, her research is highly relevant to forensic science, particularly in improving the identification processes in cases involving unidentified remains.

Publications in plain English

Assessment of the ANDE 6C Rapid DNA system and investigative biochip for the processing of calcified and muscle tissue.

2021

Forensic science international. Genetics

Manzella AM, Carte KM, King SL, Moreno LI

Plain English
Researchers tested a rapid DNA machine (ANDE 6C) designed to quickly identify people from bone, teeth, and muscle tissue—especially useful after disasters when bodies are hard to identify. The machine worked best on teeth samples (50% success) but performed poorly on muscle tissue (0% success), yet it still processed samples much faster and more simply than traditional lab methods. The machine could become a practical tool for identifying disaster victims and unknown remains in laboratories, but it requires special equipment and trained technicians to prepare the tissue samples beforehand—meaning it won't work as a field-portable solution, and labs would need backup samples available in case the first attempt fails.

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