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V. Castella

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V. Castella — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 21
Works: 58
Citations: 2,081

Most-cited papers

Reliable selfing rate estimates from imperfect population genetic data
P. David, B. Pujol, F. Viard, V. Castella +1 more
2007Molecular Ecology384 citations Open access
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A global analysis of Y-chromosomal haplotype diversity for 23 STR loci
Josephine Purps, S. Siegert, Sascha Willuweit, M. Nagy +159 more
2014Forensic Science International: Genetics278 citations Open access
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Sperm Microbiota and Its Impact on Semen Parameters
D. Baud, C. Pattaroni, N. Vulliemoz, V. Castella +2 more
2019Frontiers in Microbiology182 citations Open access
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RNA/DNA co-analysis from blood stains--results of a second collaborative EDNAP exercise.
C. Haas, E. Hanson, M. Anjos, W. Bär +31 more
2012Forensic Science International: Genetics125 citations Open access
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Differential DNA extraction of challenging simulated sexual-assault samples: a Swiss collaborative study
S. Vuichard, U. Borer, M. Bottinelli, C. Cossu +6 more
2011Investigative Genetics95 citations Open access
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Touch DNA collection - Performance of four different swabs.
J. Comte, Simon Baechler, Joëlle Gervaix, E. Lock +3 more
2019Forensic Science International: Genetics81 citations Open access
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DNA profiling success and relevance of 1739 contact stains from caseworks
V. Castella, P. Mangin
200870 citations Open access
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DIP–STR: Highly Sensitive Markers for the Analysis of Unbalanced Genomic Mixtures
V. Castella, Joëlle Gervaix, D. Hall
2013Human Mutation65 citations Open access
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Stabbing simulations and DNA transfer.
L. Samie, T. Hicks, V. Castella, F. Taroni
2016Forensic Science International: Genetics63 citations
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DNA fingerprinting of glioma cell lines and considerations on similarity measurements.
P. Bady, A. Diserens, V. Castella, S. Kalt +4 more
2012Neuro-Oncology62 citations Open access
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A novel set of DIP-STR markers for improved analysis of challenging DNA mixtures.
F. Oldoni, V. Castella, D. Hall
2015Forensic Science International: Genetics60 citations
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Species identification in mammals from mixed biological samples based on mitochondrial DNA control region length polymorphism
Ka-Man Pun, C. Albrecht, V. Castella, L. Fumagalli
2009Electrophoresis52 citations
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Genetic identification of decomposed cadavers using nails as DNA source.
Mohamed Allouche, M. Hamdoum, P. Mangin, V. Castella
2008Forensic Science International: Genetics44 citations Open access
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Sensitive DIP-STR markers for the analysis of unbalanced mixtures from "touch" DNA samples.
F. Oldoni, V. Castella, F. Grosjean, D. Hall
2017Forensic Science International: Genetics40 citations
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Isolating DNA from sexual assault cases: a comparison of standard methods with a nuclease-based approach
A. Garvin, Andrea Fischer, J. Schnee-Griese, Andrea Jelinski +7 more
2012Investigative Genetics40 citations Open access
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Lessons from a study of DNA contaminations from police services and forensic laboratories in Switzerland.
P. Basset, V. Castella
2018Forensic Science International: Genetics25 citations Open access
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Forensic identification of urine samples: a comparison between nuclear and mitochondrial DNA markers
V. Castella, N. Dimo‐Simonin, C. Brandt‐Casadevall, N. Robinson +3 more
2006Zeitschrift für Rechtsmedizin25 citations Open access
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A Logical Framework for Forensic DNA Interpretation
T. Hicks, J. Buckleton, V. Castella, I. Evett +1 more
2022Genes23 citations Open access
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Use of DNA profiles for investigation using a simulated national DNA database: Part I. Partial SGM Plus profiles.
T. Hicks, F. Taroni, J. Curran, J. Buckleton +2 more
2010Forensic Science International: Genetics23 citations
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DIP–STR: A new marker for resolving unbalanced DNA mixtures
D. Hall, V. Castella
201121 citations Open access
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and congenital long QT syndrome in a patient with a novel duplication in the Per-Arnt-Sim (PAS) domain of hERG1.
L. S. Grilo, E. Pruvot, M. Grobéty, V. Castella +2 more
2010Heart Rhythm21 citations
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Positive impact of DNA contamination minimization procedures taken within the laboratory.
P. Basset, V. Castella
2019Forensic Science International: Genetics20 citations Open access
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Application of DIP-STRs to sexual/physical assault investigations: Eight case reports.
F. Oldoni, V. Castella, D. Hall
2017Forensic Science International: Genetics20 citations
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One person with two DNA profiles: a(nother) case of mosaicism or chimerism
V. Castella, Maria del Mar Lesta, P. Mangin
2009Zeitschrift für Rechtsmedizin19 citations Open access
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Sex differences in urinary levels of several biological indicators of exposure: a human volunteer study.
C. Tomicic, M. Bérode, A. Oppliger, V. Castella +3 more
2011Toxicology Letters18 citations Open access
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Simultaneous identification of multiple mammalian species from mixed forensic samples based on mtDNA control region length polymorphism
L. Fumagalli, Catherine Jan Cabrita, V. Castella
200917 citations Open access
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Elevated and similar urinary testosterone/epitestosterone ratio in all samples of a competition testing: suspicion of a manipulation.
N. Robinson, V. Castella, C. Saudan, P. Sottas +4 more
2006Forensic Science International17 citations
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DNA transfer when using gloves in burglary simulations.
L. Carrara, T. Hicks, L. Samie, F. Taroni +1 more
2022Forensic Science International: Genetics16 citations Open access
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Use of Bayesian Networks for the investigation of the nature of biological material in casework.
L. Samie, C. Champod, Séverine Delémont, P. Basset +2 more
2022Forensic Science International15 citations Open access
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A simplified protocol for the detection of blood, saliva, and semen from a single biological trace using immunochromatographic tests
P. Basset, P. Blandin, A. Grini, Séverine Delémont +2 more
2022Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology15 citations Open access
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Waddlia chondrophila, a Chlamydia-related bacterium, has a negative impact on human spermatozoa
D. Baud, N. Vulliemoz, A. Ammerdorffer, J. Gyger +3 more
2018Human Reproduction15 citations Open access
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Use of forensic investigations in anti-doping.
N. Jan, François Marclay, N. Schmutz, Matt Smith +3 more
2011Forensic Science International14 citations
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Allelic proportions of 16 STR loci—including the new European Standard Set (ESS) loci—in a Swiss population sample
C. Gehrig, B. Balitzki, A. Kratzer, C. Cossu +2 more
2014Zeitschrift für Rechtsmedizin13 citations Open access
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(210)Po poisoning as possible cause of death: forensic investigations and toxicological analysis of the remains of Yasser Arafat.
P. Froidevaux, F. Bochud, S. Baechler, V. Castella +8 more
2016Forensic Science International11 citations Open access
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Exploring the relative DNA contribution of first and second object’s users on mock touch DNA mixtures
F. Oldoni, V. Castella, D. Hall
201510 citations Open access
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The efficiency of DNA extraction kit and the efficiency of recovery techniques to release DNA using flow cytometry.
L. Samie, C. Champod, Valérie Glutz, Miguel Garcia +2 more
2019Science & justice : journal of the Forensic Science Society9 citations Open access
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Comparison between MACSprep™ forensic sperm microbead kit and Erase Sperm Isolation kit for the enrichment of sperm fractions recovered from sexual assault samples
Frederic Grosjean, Marylou Favre, V. Castella
2022Zeitschrift für Rechtsmedizin8 citations Open access
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DNA extraction using the QIAsymphony: Evaluation of PCR inhibitor removal
V. Castella, D. Kummer, C. Gehrig, D. Hall
20118 citations Open access
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Automated DNA extraction using the QIAsymphony platform: Estimation of DNA recovery from simulated forensic stains
C. Gehrig, D. Kummer, V. Castella
20098 citations
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Brugada Syndrome Unmasked by Accidental Inhalation of Gasoline Vapors
D. Kranjčec, M. Bergovec, J. Rougier, M. Raguž +5 more
2007Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE8 citations
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[Effects of oral cannabis and dronabinol on driving capacity].
C. Giroud, M. Augsburger, B. Favrat, A. Ménétrey +8 more
2006Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises8 citations
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The Lady from Basel's Barfüsserkirche - Molecular confirmation of the Mummy's identity through mitochondrial DNA of living relatives spanning 22 generations.
C. Wurst, F. Maixner, V. Castella, G. Cipollini +2 more
2021Forensic Science International: Genetics7 citations Open access
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A new approach for the separation of spermatozoa from other cell types in forensically relevant samples
F. Grosjean, V. Castella
20156 citations
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The Tightness of the Cotton Swabs Meshing Influences the Chances of Getting Conclusive DNA Profiles
M. J. Rocque, S. Leake, Marie-Pierre Milon, V. Castella
20145 citations
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Improving forensic investigation for polonium poisoning.
P. Froidevaux, S. Baechler, C. Bailat, V. Castella +4 more
2013The Lancet5 citations
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A Swiss collaborative exercise for Disaster Victim Identification (DVI): Covering situations with different levels of complexity.
C. Gehrig, Séverine Delémont, J. Comte, T. Hicks +9 more
2021Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine4 citations Open access
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Controlled human exposures to organic solvents: Influence of sex on urinary levels of biological indicators
C. Tomicic, P. Droz, M. Bérode, S. M. Praz Christinaz +2 more
20103 citations
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Impact of oral Cannabis on driving skills and genetic vulnerability to psychotic symptoms
C. Giroud, B. Favrat, F. Sporkert, M. Augsburger +4 more
20082 citations
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Internal validation study of the PowerPlex® Y23 system
C. Gehrig, V. Castella
20131 citations Open access
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Validation of the NGM SElect™ kit
C. Gehrig, S. Vuichard, A. Teyssier, V. Castella
20111 citations Open access
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