Casey Anthony seeks sophisticated DNA test

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Lawyers for Casey Anthony have asked a Florida judge to order Dutch DNA testing on items found with the remains of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

A newly filed defense motion requested that a canvas bag and a pair of shorts discovered with the remains undergo DNA testing by the head of a Dutch organization they say has more sophistication than many U.S. labs.

Richard Eikelenboom of Independent Forensic Services was described as an expert in the field of "tough DNA," which reputedly can pick up DNA from minute traces of skin cells left behind when an item is touched by a person.

The Orlando Sentinel said Monday that the prosecution has requested that all DNA testing be conducted in the United States, where labs are certified by The American Society of Crime Lab Directors.

Anthony's defense team, however, said many U.S. labs can't carry out touch DNA testing and are potentially biased because they do so much business with law-enforcement agencies.