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Published on: March 13, 2011
DNA Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics: recommendations on forensic analysis using
P Gill1, C Brenner, B Brinkmann
1Forensic Science Service, Trident Court, 2960 Solihull Parkway, Birmingham, UK.
Abstract:
During the past few years, the DNA Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics has published a series of documents providing guidelines and recommendations concerning the application of DNA polymorphisms to the problems of human identification. This latest report addresses a relatively new area - namely, Y-chromosome polymorphisms, with particular emphasis on short tandem repeats (STRs). This report addresses nomenclature, use of allelic ladders, population genetics and reporting methods.
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