A Bayesian network is described to help address questions regarding the cellular source of DNA from differential extractions.
Sperm and epithelial scoring from microscopy and DNA profiling results are considered within the Bayesian Network.
Sensitivity analysis shows that in many instances it is possible to provide strong levels of support to an individual having donating sperm (or not) to a trace.
Further experimental work is suggested that will assist in assigning probabilities to nodes within the network, or to refine the network structure.